Peter Obi And Kwankwaso Will Join NDC Next Week – Kwankwasiya Movement

Rabiu Kwankwaso, a former governor of Kano, is set to leave the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and join the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) next week, according to the Kwankwasiyya movement.

The spokesperson of the Kwankwasiyya movement, Habibu Mohammed, told TheCable on Friday night that the decision followed a unanimous agreement by key members.

Mohammed explained that talks with the NDC are almost complete, with only small details left to settle.

He added that Kwankwaso, along with Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate and a few others, are expected to switch to the NDC early next week, likely on Monday or Tuesday.

“I believe him, Peter Obi, and some others will be joining the NDC,” Mohammed said.

Mohammed said representatives from all 44 local government areas in Kano met at Kwankwaso’s home on Friday afternoon to discuss their options.

“The stakeholders have unanimously given him the go-ahead to move to the NDC,” he said.

He added that Kwankwaso is currently in Kano but is expected back in Abuja by Sunday ahead of the move.

The main reason for the decision is the ongoing leadership crisis within the ADC.

On Thursday, the Supreme Court set aside an earlier ruling related to the dispute and sent the case back to the Federal High Court. This means the issue remains unresolved.

Mohammed said this development increased concerns about uncertainty in the party.

“If you look at the case referred back to the lower court, it might take time. There could even be another appeal to the supreme court. It does not look feasible to stay there,” Mohammed said.

“The entire caucus voted unanimously that a better platform, not embedded in a leadership tussle, should be used.”

Although they also considered the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), he said the group eventually chose the NDC.

Mohammed added that there are still three court cases involving the ADC at the Federal High Court, which makes the situation unclear.

He also revealed that time is running out to submit party membership lists to the electoral body, INEC, which added pressure to make a quick decision.

“Staying in ADC at this stage would amount to waiting for Godot,” he said.

He further said that internal issues within the ADC, such as disagreements over choosing a consensus candidate, also influenced their move.

Meanwhile, since the opposition leaders’ meeting in Ibadan last month, Peter Obi has not attended any ADC meetings.

Reports suggest he was unhappy that the issue of zoning was not discussed.

Obi has long argued that zoning the presidential ticket is important for fairness and balance, warning that ignoring it could weaken trust within the party.

In April, supporters of both Obi and Kwankwaso launched the “OK Movement” to promote the idea of the two politicians running together in the next election.

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