Among those present were ADC National Chairman and former Senate President David Mark, ADC National Secretary Rauf Aregbesola, former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi, former Sokoto State Governor Aminu Tambuwal, former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi, Senator Dino Melaye, former APC National Chairman John Odigie-Oyegun, and former Imo State Governor Emeka Ihedioha.
Kwankwaso had earlier said his exit from the NNPP was a difficult decision, but argued that the current political situation in the country made it necessary for him to align with another platform that, in his view, offers a better opportunity to bring change. His latest move is expected to further reshape opposition politics ahead of the 2027 general elections.
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Former Kano State Governor and 2023 NNPP presidential candidate, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, has officially joined the African Democratic Congress, ADC, after resigning from the New Nigeria Peoples Party. He registered with the party in Kano on Monday and received his membership card in the presence of top opposition figures. Former Kano State Governor and 2023 presidential candidate of...
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- Former Kano State Governor and 2023 NNPP presidential candidate, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, has officially joined the African Democratic Congress, ADC, after resigning from the New Nigeria Peoples Party.
- He registered with the party in Kano on Monday and received his membership card in the presence of top opposition figures.
- Former Kano State Governor and 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, has officially joined the African Democratic Congress, ADC.
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Former Kano State Governor and 2023 NNPP presidential candidate, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, has officially joined the African Democratic Congress, ADC, after resigning from the New Nigeria Peoples Party. He registered with the party in Kano on Monday and received his membership card in the presence of top opposition figures. Former Kano State Governor and 2023 presidential candidate of...
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March 30, 2026
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