Former Governor of Kano State, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, on Saturday met with former Vice President Atiku Abubakar in Abuja, in what seems to be a significant political transfer forward of the 2027 elections.
Data made out there to Politics Nigeria signifies that the assembly came about at Atiku’s residence within the Federal Capital Territory.
Each males are influential northern politicians and have performed main roles in Nigeria’s political panorama through the years.
Though particulars of their closed-door dialogue weren’t made public, sources accustomed to the event say the talks aren’t unconnected with ongoing coalition efforts amongst opposition leaders looking for to strengthen their probabilities in future elections.
In the meantime, the Kwankwasiyya Motion has confirmed that Kwankwaso has concluded plans to go away his present political platform. The group disclosed that the previous Kano governor will formally defect to the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
In keeping with the announcement, Kwankwaso is anticipated to formally register with the ADC on Monday, March 30, 2026.
The transfer is seen as a strategic step that would reshape political alignments, particularly within the North.
Kwankwaso, a former presidential candidate and senator, instructions a robust grassroots following by the Kwankwasiyya Motion. His choice to hitch the ADC is more likely to enhance the occasion’s visibility and affect nationwide.