Former Kano State Governor and ex-Minister of Defence, Sen. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has said no final decision has been taken regarding his political future or that of his associates, amid reports suggesting a possible realignment within the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
In a statement, Kwankwaso dismissed what he described as “misleading narratives” circulating in the public space, stressing that he remains engaged in wide consultations over recent developments in the party.
He noted that the ADC is currently facing legal and internal challenges, pointing to a Supreme Court judgment which affirmed the legitimacy of the David Mark-led National Working Committee (NWC) but also referred aspects of the matter back to the High Court, leaving the party in what he described as a “precarious position.”
He further referenced a Federal High Court ruling which he said sought to delegitimise the party’s recent convention, as well as an application reportedly filed by the Attorney General of the Federation seeking the deregistration of the ADC.
Kwankwaso compared the situation to his past political exit from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), which he said was also affected by “externally influenced legal problems,” adding that similar uncertainties were now confronting the ADC.
According to him, consultations are ongoing with various political stakeholders, including leaders of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), and others, to determine the most appropriate path forward in protecting their democratic interests. He said a formal position would be communicated in due course.
On presidential ambitions, the former governor recalled his long-standing political record, noting that he placed second in the 2014 All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential primary, which was won by late President Muhammadu Buhari. He also referenced his participation in the 2019 Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential primary, after which he supported the party’s flagbearer, Atiku Abubakar, and served as campaign coordinator in the North.
He stressed that he has consistently prioritised party unity and national interest over personal ambition.
Kwankwaso also clarified that the ADC has not yet zoned its presidential ticket or taken any decision on a candidate, adding that he has neither declared interest in the race nor endorsed any aspirant.
He dismissed speculation surrounding his absence from recent ADC stakeholders’ meetings, stating that it was due to unavoidable personal engagements, which he duly communicated to the party leadership.
He assured that he and his political associates would continue constructive engagement and that any definitive political direction would be formally announced at the appropriate time.
