Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has hosted former Kano State governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, in Abuja, fueling speculation about Kwankwaso’s possible defection to the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
Atiku revealed the meeting in a post on his X (formerly Twitter) account, describing it as a courtesy visit during which both leaders discussed national issues.
“This evening, I received the former governor of Kano State and presidential candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), H.E. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, on a courtesy visit. We had a robust discussion on the state of the nation,” he wrote.
The meeting comes just days after the National Secretary of the ADC and former Osun State governor, Rauf Aregbesola, also visited Kwankwaso in Abuja. Although Kwankwaso confirmed the visit, details of their discussions were not disclosed.
Speculation around Kwankwaso’s political future has continued to grow, with reports suggesting he could emerge as a vice-presidential candidate alongside Peter Obi under the ADC platform if he officially joins the party.
Meanwhile, the Kwankwasiyya Movement has hinted that Kwankwaso may formally register with the ADC on Monday, March 30, 2026, at Gidan Kwankwasiyya in Kano.
If confirmed, the move would mark his exit from the NNPP, a party he helped build, and signal a significant shift in the political landscape ahead of the 2027 general elections
