Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso Resigns From NNPP For Strategic Realignment With African Democratic Congress Ahead Of 2027

Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso exits NNPP for the African Democratic Congress, citing strategic realignment. Kwankwasiyya members directed to join the new platform.

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 30, 2026, 9:59 AM EDT

Source: The information in this article was sourced from LEADERSHIP

The Strategic Migration Of The Kwankwasiyya Leadership

Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has formally announced his resignation from the New Nigeria People’s Party, citing the volatile nature of the country’s current political landscape as the primary driver for his exit. In a public statement shared on Monday, the 2023 presidential candidate characterized the decision as a difficult but necessary move to identify with a platform capable of effecting genuine national change. This departure marks the end of his tenure as the national leader of the NNPP, a role through which he significantly shaped the party’s influence in Northern Nigeria over the last three years.

Mobilizing A National Grassroots Movement Toward The ADC

Following the announcement, the Kwankwasiyya Movement confirmed that its leader has concluded arrangements to join the African Democratic Congress. Dr. Habibu Mohammed, the movement’s spokesperson, stated that Kwankwaso would formally register with the ADC at his Kano residence. Consequently, the group has issued a directive to all its members nationwide to register with the ADC at their respective wards immediately. This mass migration is framed as a commitment to democratic values and good governance, suggesting that the movement's entire political machinery is being relocated to the new platform.

The NNPP Acknowledges The Shift Toward A Broader Alliance

The Kano State chapter of the NNPP has responded to the resignation by characterizing it as an expected development within the context of ongoing opposition consultations. Publicity Secretary Ibrahim Karaye noted that the move appears to be part of a broader effort among opposition figures to form an alliance capable of challenging the ruling All Progressives Congress. While the party expressed gratitude for Kwankwaso’s contributions, which included the election of a governor and several lawmakers, it reaffirmed its resolve to remain an independent and strong opposition platform despite the high profile exit of its former leader.