Kwankwaso resigns from NNPP amid speculated move to ADC

...as Obidients push for Obi/Kwankwaso ticket

The former Governor of Kano State and 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has formally resigned from the NNPP.

In an letter made public on Sunday, Kwankwaso noted that his resignation is a necessity for a strategic realignment in response to Nigeria's evolving political climate.

While describing the departure as a difficult decision, he expressed a need to identify with a platform that offers a more effective opportunity to drive national change.

He maintained that despite his exit, he remains committed to collaborating with former colleagues to chart a prosperous future for the nation.

The resignation has triggered widespread speculation across social media, particularly on X, where analysts suggest the move is a precursor to joining the African Democratic Congress (ADC).

This has been fueled by recent consultations between Kwankwaso and prominent opposition figures. This includes a notable meeting with former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi and former Osun State Governor Rauf Aregbesola, both of whom are members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC).

Some observers also note that while a move to the ADC might not be a purely advantageous personal play for Kwankwaso, it serves as a significant boost to the party's momentum.

Others have speculated that the transition could be a strategic maneuver related to Kano State internal politics, specifically concerning the re-election prospects of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf.

Within the Obidient movement, the development has been met with intense interest as supporters of Peter Obi increasingly advocate for a consolidated opposition front.

Many followers of the movement view Kwankwaso’s exit as a pivotal moment for a potential ticket that merges Obi’s urban and youth appeal with Kwankwaso’s formidable grassroots structure in the North. While some commentators believe Kwankwaso may not necessarily serve as a presidential or vice-presidential candidate in this new alignment, they argue his participation would be a catalyst for a unified third force.

Meanwhile, members of the Village Boys Movement (VBM), a supprt group for Peter Obi have intensified calks for the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to choose Peter Obi as its flagbearer for the presidential ticket.

The group, weekend, staged what it described as a “2 Million Man March and ADC Registration Drive,” with activities held simultaneously in Abia, Adamawa, Anambra, Ebonyi, Plateau, Jigawa, Kaduna, Ondo, Ogun, Oyo, Kogi and Edo states.

In a statement issued after the event, the Village Headmaster of the movement, Mr. Tochukwu Ezeoke, said the march was designed to serve a dual purpose of demonstrating public support for Obi while also driving mass membership registration into the ADC.

According to him, the initiative forms part of a broader strategy aimed at building a structured and nationally coordinated political base capable of influencing future electoral outcomes.

Ezeoke explained that the phased rollout of the mobilisation was deliberate, noting that it is intended to sustain engagement and maintain momentum across different regions in the weeks ahead.

He said: “This is not just a march; it is a strategic effort to convert widespread public sentiment into a measurable and organised political force.”

The movement maintained that the demand for credible leadership in the country has reached a critical stage, with citizens becoming increasingly determined to shape Nigeria’s democratic trajectory.

The group, therefore, urged the ADC to act in line with what it described as the popular will by granting Obi its presidential ticket without delay.