A major political shift appears imminent as former Kano State governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, is reportedly set to join the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), with a crucial meeting of his inner circle scheduled for later today.
Sources disclosed to POLITICS DIGEST that Kwankwaso will meet with key stakeholders this evening at his residence in Kano, in what is seen as a decisive step toward formalising his defection to the emerging opposition platform.
The development follows a series of high-level engagements between Kwankwaso and NDC leaders.
Earlier this week, the former Governor hosted a delegation of the party in Abuja, including its National Vice Chairman (North-West), Mohammed Bakin. Party insiders say the delegation used the meeting to formally urge Kwankwaso to join the NDC ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Although no official commitment has been announced, sources within the Kwankwasiyya movement indicate that consultations have intensified in recent days. The movement’s spokesperson, Habibu Mohammed, confirmed the meetings but stressed that discussions remain ongoing and no final decision has been reached.
“It is true that they have met him… but this remains part of ongoing consultations,” he said, adding that multiple opposition platforms—including the PRP—have also initiated contact with the former presidential candidate.
The latest push comes amid rising political manoeuvring within opposition ranks, as parties seek strong alliances ahead of 2027.
Notably, speculation has been growing over a possible joint ticket between Kwankwaso and Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate. The talks gained traction with the recent launch of the “OK Movement” by supporters of both politicians to galvanise nationwide backing.
Further fuelling the momentum, the NDC’s official handle on X (formerly Twitter) has been inundated with campaign-style images promoting a potential Obi–Kwankwaso ticket, urging both leaders to “come home” to the party.
Analysts say the situation is compounded by internal challenges within the African Democratic Congress (ADC), where a lingering leadership crisis has raised doubts about the party’s readiness for the next general election, despite the Supreme Court judgment. This has potentially accelerating Kwankwaso’s consideration of alternative platforms.
As anticipation builds, attention is now firmly on the outcome of tonight’s Kano meeting, which could determine whether Kwankwaso makes a dramatic political move that may reshape opposition dynamics in Nigeria.
