The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has welcomed the defection of Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, former governor of Kano state and the presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Social gathering (NNPP) within the 2023 election.
In a press release on Monday, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, nationwide publicity secretary of the ADC, described Kwankwaso as a “sport changer”.
Abdullahi mentioned the previous Kano governor’s entry into the social gathering indicators a rising coalition looking for political change forward of future elections.
“The African Democratic Congress warmly welcomes the choice of former Governor of Kano State and Presidential Candidate of the NNPP within the 2023 Common Election, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, to hitch our social gathering at this essential second in our nation’s journey,” the social gathering acknowledged.
He mentioned Kwankwaso has additionally inspired members of his political motion and supporters nationwide to hitch the ADC.
“As a part of this transfer, he has additionally inspired members of his political motion and supporters throughout the nation to hitch the ADC, including energy to this rising coalition for change,” Abdullahi mentioned.
The social gathering mentioned the event has already mirrored in a surge of latest registrations on its on-line membership platform inside the final 24 hours.
In accordance with the assertion, Kwankwaso’s defection was witnessed by key leaders of the social gathering. These current included sENATOR David Mark, nationwide chairman of the ADC; Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, nationwide secretary; Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, former vice-president; Peter Obi, former governor of Anambra state; and Rotimi Amaechi, former minister of transportation.
Additionally current have been Senator Liyel Imoke, former governor of Cross River state, and Senator Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, former governor of Sokoto state.
“Within the final 24 hours alone, the ADC’s on-line registration platform has seen a big surge in new members. This can be a clear signal that extra Nigerians are starting to align with a unique path ahead,” the social gathering acknowledged.