Mustapha Kwankwaso Formally Resigns From NNPP, Declares Intention To Join African Democratic Congress For ‘Good Governance’

Mustapha Rabiu Kwankwaso, son of Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, quits the NNPP. He cites the ADC's vision for good governance as his reason for joining.

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 30, 2026, 11:06 AM EDT

Source: The information in this article was sourced from Naija News

A Decisive Break From The NNPP

The political restructuring of the Kwankwasiyya movement reached a new milestone on Monday, March 30, 2026, as Mustapha Rabiu Kwankwaso officially resigned his membership from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP). Mustapha, who served as the Kano State Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development until his recent resignation from Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s administration, announced the move via his official Facebook page. He characterized the departure as a "deliberate and well-considered move," signaling a permanent shift away from the party that served as his father’s primary political vehicle during the 2023 general elections.

Transitioning To The African Democratic Congress

In his formal announcement, Mustapha revealed that he is already in the process of joining the African Democratic Congress (ADC). As the Secretary of the influential Kwankwasiyya movement, his entry into the ADC is seen as a precursor to a larger migration of political loyalists from the North-West. Mustapha expressed significant enthusiasm for this "new chapter," citing the ADC’s core values and vision as the primary motivators for his realignment. This transition follows reports that his father, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, is also finalizing his exit from the NNPP to join the burgeoning ADC-led opposition coalition.

The Quest For A Viable Governance Platform

Mustapha Kwankwaso’s statement emphasized that his move is rooted in a desire to find a platform better suited for delivering "good governance, economic prosperity, and improved well-being" for Nigerians. By labeling the ADC a "viable platform," he suggested that the internal friction and recent political fallouts within the NNPP in Kano State had rendered the party less effective for the movement's long-term goals. This move is part of a wider trend in March 2026, where several high-profile opposition figures, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi, have begun coalescing under the ADC banner to challenge the ruling APC.