Kwankwaso, supporters set to join ADC
Kwankwasiyya, the political movement of former Kano State Governor, Dr.Rabiu Kwankwaso, yesterday resolved to team up with the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of next year’s elections. Kwankwaso himself is
Kwankwasiyya, the political movement of former Kano State Governor, Dr.Rabiu Kwankwaso, yesterday resolved to team up with the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of next year’s elections.
Kwankwaso himself is expected to officially register with the party tomorrow at his Kano residence.
Spokesman of the movement, Dr. Habibu Sale Mohammed, said in a statement last night that the former governor has concluded plans to join the coalition.
He directed all members of the Kwankwasiyya Movement to “proceed and register with the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in their respective wards, local government areas, and states immediately thereafter.”
He added: “Members are also encouraged to fully engage in all party activities and contribute actively toward the growth, development, and success of the party at all levels.
“This strategic decision, as always, has been taken in the best interest of the movement, our state, and the nation at large. It reflects our unwavering commitment to the advancement of democratic values, good governance, and the collective aspirations of the people.
“We emphasize that democracy must be protected, and the will of the people must always be respected. The Kwankwasiyya Movement remains resolute, united, and committed to building a better and more inclusive Nigeria.”
Former vice president Atiku Abubakar who is ADC’s leading presidential aspirant said yesterday that he met with Kwankwaso earlier in the day.
The former governor,Atiku said on facebook,visited him in Abuja where they discussed the “state of the nation.”
He said: “This evening,I received the former governor of Kano State and the presidential c andidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP),Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso,on a courtesy visit.We had a robust discussion on the state of the nation.”
Kwankwaso had met the National Secretary of ADC,Rauf Aregbesola on Friday.
