NNPP, ADC to forge alliance ahead of 2027 presidential election
The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has announced plans to enter into an alliance with the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for the 2027 presidential election. The disclosure was made by
- By Timilehin Babatope
The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has announced plans to enter into an alliance with the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for the 2027 presidential election.
The disclosure was made by the NNPP national publicity secretary, Ladipo Johnson, during an interview on a national television programme on Monday.
Johnson said that despite recent internal changes, including the defection of the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, the NNPP would remain active and competitive in the forthcoming general elections.
He explained that while the party would field candidates in various positions, it would align with the ADC specifically for the presidential race and possibly some national contests.
“The NNPP will continue to contest elections. Although at that level, we will be in alignment with the ADC towards the presidential elections and maybe some of the national elections, we are going to have candidates down the ballot,” Johnson stated.
The spokesperson revealed that Kwankwaso’s decision to leave the NNPP followed extensive consultations with opposition leaders and stakeholders within and outside the party.
He confirmed that the former Kano State governor had formally resigned from the NNPP and was expected to officially join the ADC in Kano on Monday.
According to Johnson, the move is part of a broader effort by opposition figures to unite under a single platform ahead of the 2027 elections.
“There were a lot of discussions going on. Finally, some of the opposition leaders have come together and decided that it will best serve their purposes and that of Nigerians to come together under one platform,” he said.
Kwankwaso’s defection came after weeks of high-level meetings involving leaders of the Kwankwasiyya movement and top officials within the ADC.
In recent weeks, the former presidential candidate held consultations with several political heavyweights, including ADC National Secretary Rauf Aregbesola, Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate Peter Obi, Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, and Senator Seriake Dickson.
Political analysts say the talks are part of ongoing efforts to build a strong opposition coalition capable of challenging the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2027.
The development also came amid a widening rift within the Kwankwasiyya movement, particularly between Kwankwaso and Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf.
Yusuf recently defected from the NNPP to the APC along with several lawmakers and political appointees, a move that has deepened divisions within the political bloc.
Kwankwaso had publicly distanced himself from the defection, describing it as a betrayal and further highlighting internal cracks within the movement he founded.
Observers believe the emerging alliance between the NNPP and ADC could reshape the political landscape as parties and stakeholders begin early positioning ahead of the next general elections.
