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As preparations for the 2027 elections gradually gather momentum and following the defection of his Governor, Abba Yusuf, along with most members of the Kano State House of Assembly to the All Progressives Congress (APC), former Kano State Governor and leader of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Alhaji Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, is weighing the option of teaming up with former Vice President and 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, and the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate and former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi, under the African Democratic Congress (ADC).


While his political structure appears to be moving to the APC, Kwankwaso, THISDAY gathered is in talks with the ADC about joining the coalition party along with members of the Kwankwasiyya movement, who are his loyal supporters.

Sources told THISDAY that quiet negotiations are already underway as the politicians explore the possibility of forming a united front ahead of 2027 elections, even as strong indications emerged that the Governor of Kano State, Abba Yusuf, the only NNPP-controlled State is defecting to the APC on Monday.

Governor Yusuf’s planned defection to the APC has reportedly been opposed by Kwankwaso and has sparked sharp disagreement within the Kwankwasiyya movement.

Sources close to the Governor Yusuf disclosed that Vice President, Kashim Shettima; APC National Chairman Yitwalda Nentawe, former governor of the State, Abdullahi Ganduje, along with the state chairman of the party, Abdullahi Abbas, are expected at a brief ceremony on his defection into the ruling party in Abuja.
If the talks between Atiku, Obi and Kwankwaso succeed, it could dramatically reshape opposition politics and alter the country’s political math.

Atiku, Obi and Kwankwaso came second, third and fourth in the 2023 presidential election.

But while the ruling party projects confidence with 28 Governors in its fold currently, an emboldened opposition is quietly rebuilding, betting that public frustration could reset the balance of power.

Obi had on Wednesday defected to ADC with his supporters, opposition leaders and some opposition National Assembly and State Assembly lawmakers.

Obi joins the likes of Atiku, David Mark, Aminu Tambuwal, Emeka Ihedioha, Rauf Aregbesola, Nasir El-Rufai, Rotimi Amaechi, Abubakar Malami, among others, in their quest to win the 2027 elections.

A chieftain of the ADC, Dr. Ladan Salihu, yesterday, said Obi joining the ADC has altered Nigeria’s opposition landscape and has positioned the party as a formidable challenger to the ruling APC.

Also yesterday, the APC further tightened its dominance, as Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang formally defected to the ruling party.

These emerged as the PDP yesterday said while its immediate concern was to ensure that all legal issues concerning its leadership are addressed, the opposition must agree to work together to defeat the ruling party.

AMINDA:
If this happens, Tinubu can as well kiss his 2027 dreams goodbye.

Penguin2:
Lol!

Agbadorians will find themselves in intensive care units today 🤣.

With this, it means Obi/Kwankwaso is still a possibility in 2027.

Kwankwaso must have realized his foolishness in 2023 by refusing to be running mate to Peter Obi and is ready to grab it with his 2 arms this time around.

Alternatively, this could be the Kwankwasiyya Movement splitting themselves into two. One in APC and the other in ADC. So that whichever side that wins, they will be good. Just my thoughts.

Orlandoo:
See eh, forget the governors defection, if the north can vote the way Igbo does, by not listening to their leaders, and instead vote base on performance, Tinubu will be defeated before 11 am on the election day.

CyynthiaKiss:
Be specific with the word “Notherners” .. North Central has independent mind..

Even the core north sometimes vote against a sitting governor, Infact in most cases..

It was Buhari they were listening to, not their governors.. Now Buhari is out, let’s see how it goes

AMINDA:
Dey play. Ask anyone from Plateau how they are taking Muftwang's defection. He might not be returning if ADC plays their cards right in Plateau.

CyynthiaKiss:
We are still on the same page

seunmsg:
Gov. Abba Yusuf to APC is enough for me.

AMINDA:
Dey play. Ask anyone from Plateau how they are taking Muftwang's defection. He might not be returning if ADC plays their cards right in Plateau. Even the APC folks are not happy in the state because many careers have been neutralized by his move.

@Gotocourt, abi I lie?

seunmsg:
And how will ADC play their cards right? By presenting an Islamic extremist like Atiku Abubakar as presidential candidate? Trust me, ADC won’t even get 20% of total vote cast in 2027.

seunmsg:
And how will ADC play their cards right? By presenting an Islamic extremist like Atiku Abubakar as presidential candidate? Trust me, ADC won’t even get 20% of total vote cast in 2027.

The fear of the MM ticket is gone. The good people of plateau state led by their governor have seen the clear commitment of the Tinubu led administration to fight the Fulani herdsmen crisis and also give lots of opportunities to the previously marginalized northern Christians. They won’t throw all these away to vote back another Christian hating born to rule Fulani man who will give state backing to Fulani militia back into Aso Rock.

kpakpakpa:
Who is decieving these guys sef?


Only the governors in APC can deliver for Tinubu before 10am on election day.

Svoboda:
Then you don't know Kano. The average kanarwa doesn't always kiss the status quo without strong convictions.

bigpicture001:
Me ND u know u just want to use your keyboard and feel like u can comment because u know for sure that Atiku is not an Islamic extremist.. he is a moderate muslim

seunmsg:
Go and say this to the parents of Deborah, the innocent Christian lady that was murdered by extremists in sokoto state.

bigpicture001:
Okay the names of the killers is Atiku Abubakar?

seunmsg:
A very weak Ganduje who was at his lowest with Buhari refusing to endorse him and some APC elements like El-Rufai working against him still defeated Kwakwanso and his candidate in 2019. Now, an incumbent governor Yusuf with the backing of Ganduje, Federal might and APC structure will crush Kwakwanso who is now at his weakest. Nobody wants to associate with that arrogant and greedy character again.

seunmsg:
Go and say this to the parents of Deborah, the innocent Christian lady that was murdered by extremists in sokoto state.

seunmsg:
The name of one of the enabler is Atiku Abubakar. He will do worse if he becomes president. Fulani herdsmen will takeover the entire Plateau and Benue states.

Orlandoo:
This man would have been the vice president of Nigeria now has it been he humbled himself to deputize Obi. Anyway, It is never late to join ADC the winning team.