Kwankwaso denies exit from ADC, confirms talks with other parties

By Musa Baba Adamu

A former presidential candidate, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has dismissed reports suggesting he has dumped the African Democratic Congress (ADC), saying no final decision has been taken regarding his political future.
In a statement issued during the weekend, the former Kano State governor clarified that although he remains a member of the ADC, ongoing consultations with other political platforms could shape his next move.
He confirmed holding meetings with leaders of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) and the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) as part of broader efforts to navigate the current political landscape.
Kwankwaso attributed the uncertainty within the ADC to lingering legal disputes, including court rulings affecting the party’s leadership and convention.
According to him, while the Supreme Court recognised the legitimacy of the David Mark-led National Working Committee, it also returned aspects of the matter to a lower court, leaving unresolved issues within the party.
He further cited a Federal High Court decision that invalidated the party’s recent convention, as well as moves by the Attorney General of the Federation seeking the party’s deregistration.
The former governor noted that these developments have placed the ADC in a difficult position, similar to the circumstances that led to his earlier exit from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP).
He stressed that consultations with stakeholders across parties are ongoing, adding that a final decision would be made public in due course.
On the 2027 presidential race, Kwankwaso said he has neither declared his intention to contest nor endorsed any aspirant, noting that the ADC has yet to take a position on zoning or candidate selection.
He urged the public to disregard speculations about his political plans, maintaining that any official stance would be communicated through appropriate channels.