Ex-Kano Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso Joins African Democratic Congress

Ex-Kano Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso Joins African Democratic Congress

Former presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) and ex-Governor of Kano State, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, has officially joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC).

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Kwankwaso, who also served as Minister of Defence, received his ADC membership card on Monday at Gidan Kwankwasiyya, Miller Road, Bompai, Kano, marking his formal registration with the party.

The event was attended by prominent political figures, including ADC National Chairman and former Senate President David Mark, former Sokoto State Governor Senator Aminu Tambuwal, former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi, former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, Senator Dino Melaye, and former APC National Chairman John Odigie-Oyegun, among others.

Kwankwaso had announced his resignation from the NNPP on Sunday, citing the need for political realignment. In a statement, he said, “I wish to formally announce my resignation from the New Nigeria Peoples Party with immediate effect.”

Describing his departure as a difficult decision, the former governor acknowledged his long-standing involvement with the NNPP but emphasized that the move was necessary for his future political alignment.

Ex-Kano Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso Joins African Democratic Congress