Former Kano State Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has denied reports claiming he has finalized plans to leave the African Democratic Congress, stating that no official decision has been made about his political future.
In a statement posted on his X account, Kwankwaso confirmed that consultations are ongoing with leaders of the Nigeria Democratic Congress and the Peoples Redemption Party to determine the best political path forward.
He explained that the unresolved leadership crisis within the ADC has created uncertainty within the party. According to him, although the Supreme Court upheld the legitimacy of the David Mark-led National Working Committee, parts of the dispute were returned to the lower court, leaving the party in a fragile situation.
Kwankwaso also referenced a recent Federal High Court ruling that questioned the validity of the party’s convention, alongside efforts by the Attorney General of the Federation seeking the deregistration of the ADC. He compared the development to the legal troubles that previously led to his exit from the New Nigeria Peoples Party.
On the issue of the 2027 presidential election, the former governor stressed that he has not declared any ambition or endorsed any candidate. He highlighted his history of supporting party unity, recalling how he backed former President Muhammadu Buhari after the 2014 APC presidential primary and later supported Atiku Abubakar following the 2019 PDP primary.
Kwankwaso further clarified that his absence from recent ADC stakeholders’ meetings was due to personal engagements, adding that party leaders were informed beforehand. He assured supporters that any final decision regarding his political direction would be officially announced when the time comes.
