Rabiu Kwankwaso, former presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Occasion (NNPP) and ex-governor of Kano State, has formally joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
Kwankwaso registered with the get together and acquired his membership card on Monday at Gidan Kwankwasiyya, Miller Highway, Bompai, Kano.
These current on the occasion included ADC Nationwide Chairman and former Senate President, David Mark; former Sokoto State Governor, Senator Aminu Tambuwal; former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi; former Labour Occasion presidential candidate, Peter Obi; Senator Dino Melaye; and former Nationwide Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, John Odigie-Oyegun, amongst others.
Kwankwaso had introduced his resignation from the NNPP on Sunday, citing the necessity for political realignment.
In an announcement issued on Sunday, Kwankwaso mentioned, “I want to formally announce my resignation from the New Nigeria Peoples Occasion with quick impact.”
The previous governor described his exit as a tough determination, noting his longstanding involvement with the get together.
“As a dedicated and bona fide member of the get together, this was not a straightforward determination to make. Nonetheless, contemplating the present trajectory of the nation’s political panorama, which requires strategic realignment, I’ve discovered it essential to establish with one other political platform that gives the most effective alternative to successfully change the nation,” he mentioned.
Kwankwaso thanked the get together management, together with the Nationwide Chairman, Ajuji Ahmed, and different organs of the get together, for his or her assist throughout his time within the get together.
He additionally acknowledged members of the Kwankwasiyya Motion and supporters for his or her dedication.
“We will proceed to collaborate and work collectively in the direction of charting a greater and extra affluent future for our pricey nation,” he added.
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