Kwankwaso ADC defection Kano draws Obi, Tambuwal and Amaechi to Kano as political leaders gather ahead of his formal move to ADC
Prominent Nigerian political figures including former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, former Speaker of the House of Representatives Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, and former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi have arrived in Kano State on Monday, March 30, 2026, ahead of the anticipated defection of Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso to the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
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The Kwankwaso ADC defection Kano event has attracted widespread political attention, with senior leaders of the ADC and other notable figures gathering in the state to witness the former Kano governor’s formal entry into the party.
Kwankwaso, who contested the 2023 presidential election under the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), had earlier announced his resignation, citing the need for a strategic political realignment.
Also present in Kano are the National Chairman of the ADC, David Mark, former National Chairman of the All-Progressives Congress (APC), Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, alongside several northern political stakeholders who are aligning with the developments.
Amaechi was received upon arrival by former Kano State Deputy Governor, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, as preparations intensified for the high-profile political declaration.
Political discussions and closed-door meetings have reportedly been ongoing among key figures in attendance.
Supporters of Kwankwaso were seen gathering in large numbers around his residence in Kano, waving ADC flags and chanting solidarity songs in anticipation of the formal announcement.
The atmosphere in parts of the city has been described as lively, with heightened political activity reflecting the significance of the moment.
Sources indicate that Kwankwaso is expected to receive his ADC membership card later on Monday, marking a formal transition that could reshape political alignments ahead of future elections.
The convergence of influential politicians in Kano underscores the weight of the development within Nigeria’s evolving political landscape.
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Observers say the gathering signals a broader repositioning among political actors seeking new platforms, with the Kwankwaso ADC defection Kano move likely to have implications for party structures and alliances going forward.
