TDFormer Kano State Governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has dismissed growing speculation about his alleged defection from the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
Kwankwaso clarified that no final decision has been made regarding his political future or that of his associates.
In a statement addressing recent media reports, Kwankwaso said narratives suggesting a realignment within the ADC were premature and misleading.
He stressed that ongoing consultations should not be misconstrued as a definitive move away from the party.
The former Minister of Defence noted that the ADC is currently grappling with legal and structural uncertainties.
He referenced a recent ruling by the Supreme Court, which affirmed the legitimacy of the David Mark-led National Working Committee (NWC).
The court, meanwhile, also remitted aspects of the dispute back to the High Court, leaving the party in what he described as a “precarious position.”
Kwankwaso further pointed to a Federal High Court judgment that reportedly invalidated the party’s recent convention, alongside a controversial move by the Attorney General of the Federation to seek the deregistration of the ADC.
He warned that these developments have compounded internal instability within the party.
Drawing parallels with his previous political experience, Kwankwaso recalled that he and his allies exited the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) due to legal challenges he described as externally influenced.
He suggested that similar pressures now appear to be affecting the ADC.
As a result, the former presidential aspirant confirmed that he and other stakeholders have initiated consultations with leaders across multiple political platforms to evaluate possible pathways forward.
These include the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP).
On the issue of presidential ambition, Kwankwaso firmly denied declaring interest in the 2027 race or endorsing any candidate.
He emphasized that the ADC has yet to zone its presidential ticket or make any formal decision regarding candidacy.
Highlighting his political track record, Kwankwaso recalled his participation in the 2014 All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential primary.
There, he finished second to former President Muhammadu Buhari, and later supported his candidacy.
He also referenced his role in the 2019 Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential race, where he backed Atiku Abubakar after the primaries and coordinated campaign efforts in the North.
Kwankwaso attributed his absence from recent ADC stakeholders’ meetings to unavoidable personal commitments, noting that he had duly communicated with party leadership.
He concluded by assuring supporters that any decision regarding his political direction would be formally announced through appropriate channels at the right time.
