Former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has dismissed reports suggesting an imminent political realignment within the African Democratic Congress (ADC), stating that no final decision has been taken regarding his political future or that of his associates.
In a statement issued on Saturday, Kwankwaso described ongoing narratives about his alleged plans within the ADC as misleading, stressing that consultations are still underway among key stakeholders.
He, however, acknowledged that recent legal developments have placed the party in a difficult position.
According to him, a Supreme Court ruling affirming the legitimacy of the David Mark-led National Working Committee (NWC), while simultaneously remitting the matter back to the High Court, has created uncertainty within the party structure.
Kwankwaso further noted that a Federal High Court judgment invalidating the party’s recent convention, alongside a move by the Attorney General of the Federation to seek the deregistration of the ADC, had compounded the party’s challenges.
“We have commenced wide-ranging consultations, including with leaders from the NDC, PRP and others to explore the best options for protecting our democratic interests,” he said, adding that a formal decision would be communicated in due course.
Reflecting on his political trajectory, Kwankwaso reiterated his longstanding commitment to party unity and national interest.
He recalled placing second in the 2014 presidential primary of the All Progressives Congress behind former President Muhammadu Buhari, after which he supported the eventual winner.
He also cited his participation in the 2019 presidential primary of the Peoples Democratic Party, where he backed Atiku Abubakar after losing the ticket, later serving as the party’s campaign coordinator in the North.
On speculations surrounding the 2027 presidential race, Kwankwaso clarified that the ADC had neither zoned its presidential ticket nor selected a candidate, stressing that he had not declared any intention to run or endorsed any aspirant.
“All speculations to the contrary are premature and unfounded,” he said.
The former defence minister also explained that his absence from two recent ADC stakeholders’ meetings was due to unavoidable personal commitments, noting that he had formally communicated his apologies to the party leadership.
Kwankwaso assured that he would continue engaging with political actors across platforms, emphasising that any definitive position on his political direction would be announced through official channels at the appropriate time.
