Former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has dismissed growing speculation about his political future, declaring that no final decision has been taken amid mounting uncertainty within the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
This came on the heels of a chieftain of the New Nigeria People’s (NNPP), Buba Galadima’s assertion on Saturday that a presidential hopeful, Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwoso, would announce a new political platform on Monday (Tomorrow) to pursue their 2027 ambition.
However, in a strongly worded statement issued on Saturday, Kwankwaso said recent reports suggesting an imminent realignment were misleading, stressing that both he and his political associates are still weighing their options.
Kwankwaso’s clarification comes against the backdrop of deepening internal and legal crises rocking the ADC.
The former Defence Minister referenced a recent Supreme Court ruling that affirmed the leadership of the party’s National Working Committee under David Mark, but noted that the matter was simultaneously returned to the High Court, leaving the party in what he described as a “precarious position.”
Further compounding the situation, a Federal High Court ruling invalidated the party’s recent convention, while the Attorney General of the Federation has filed an application seeking the deregistration of the party.
The former presidential aspirant drew parallels with his exit from the New Nigeria Peoples Party, which he said was triggered by externally influenced legal troubles that made continued membership untenable.
Faced with similar instability in the ADC, Kwankwaso revealed that he and other key stakeholders have begun broad consultations across the political spectrum, including engagements with leaders of the National Democratic Coalition (NDC) and the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), among others.
“We are exploring the best options for protecting our democratic interests,” he said, assuring that a formal decision would be announced in due course.
On speculation surrounding a possible presidential bid ahead of the 2027 elections, unequivocal Kwankwaso said he has neither declared any intention to run nor endorsed any candidate.
He emphasized that the ADC has yet to zone its presidential ticket or take any position on aspirants.
Highlighting his political trajectory in recent decades, Kwankwaso recalled finishing second behind Muhammadu Buhari in the 2014 APC presidential primary and later backing him to victory. He also pointed to his role in supporting Atiku Abubakar after contesting the PDP ticket in 2019, where he served as the party’s campaign coordinator in the North.
“I have always placed national interest and party unity above personal ambition,” he stated.
Kwankwaso also addressed concerns over his absence from recent ADC stakeholders’ meetings, attributing it to unavoidable personal commitments, for which he said he duly notified party leadership.
He assured supporters that consultations are ongoing and reiterated his commitment to constructive engagement, promising that any definitive political direction will be communicated through official channels at the appropriate time.
