Categories: Breaking NewsPolitics

IT’S OFFICIAL: Kwankwaso joins ADC

The presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) in the 2023 election, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has officially joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC).

Kwankwaso, a former two-term governor of Kano State, registered as ADC member and received his membership card at Gidan Kwankwasiyya in Kano on Monday, March 30, 2026.

Present at the event include 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 National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), John Odigie-Oyegun; among others.

‘S’Court has final say’: Turaki faction reacts as INEC recognises Wike-backed PDP NWC

Kwankwaso announced his resignation from the NNPP on Sunday, citing the need for political realignment.

“I wish to formally announce my resignation from the New Nigeria Peoples Party with immediate effect,” the former Minister of Defence stated.

The former governor described his exit as a difficult decision, noting his longstanding involvement with the party.

The Star

Segun Ojo

Recent Posts

Edo Assembly impeaches suspended Speaker Agbebaku

The Edo State House of Assembly has formally impeached its suspended Speaker, Blessing Agbebaku, eight…

7 minutes ago

Tinubu flags off Ibadan-Ijebu-Ode road, approves Abeokuta-Ibadan dualisation

President Bola Tinubu has flagged off the reconstruction and dualisation of the 58-kilometre Ibadan-Ijebu-Ode Road…

20 minutes ago

U.S. awards $125,000 grant to preserve 4,000-year-old Lejja iron-smelting site

The United States government has awarded a $125,000 grant to the Centre for Memories in…

57 minutes ago

Troops rescue kidnap victim, recover AK-47 in Kogi

Troops of the Nigerian Army have rescued a 28-year-old kidnap victim and recovered an AK-47…

2 hours ago

Jingir renews Muslim-Muslim ticket support after N600m university donation

Plateau-based Islamic cleric, Sheikh Yahaya Jingir, has renewed his call for Nigerians to support a…

2 hours ago

Atiku’s subsidy promise risks fiscal crisis — Yilwatda

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, has rejected former Vice-President…

2 hours ago

This website uses cookies.