APC chieftain warns Kwankwaso’s defection to ADC could weaken APC chances in Kano and 2027 elections, citing strong political influence
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Alwan Hassan, on Tuesday in Abuja, Nigeria, warned that the party could face significant political setbacks following the departure of former Kano State governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, raising concerns over the Kwankwaso defection APC political impact ahead of the 2027 general elections.
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Alwan Hassan made the remarks during an interview on Arise Television’s Prime Time programme, where he assessed the implications of Rabiu Kwankwaso’s recent political movement and its possible effect on the APC’s electoral strength in northern Nigeria.
Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, a former presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, in the 2023 elections, recently left the party and joined the African Democratic Congress, ADC, triggering renewed political realignments across key regions.
Alwan Hassan noted that Kano State remains a decisive political battleground and stressed that any party seeking national victory must secure strong influence in the state.
He expressed concern that Kwankwaso’s deep political roots in Kano could once again tilt the balance away from the APC if strategic steps are not taken ahead of the next election cycle.
The APC chieftain recalled that the party lost Kano in the 2023 elections and warned that failure to address internal weaknesses could lead to a repeat in 2027.
He described Rabiu Kwankwaso as a highly experienced political figure with strong grassroots loyalty, noting that his influence continues to shape voter behaviour in the region.
Alwan Hassan further stated that Kwankwaso had long been open to political realignment, but the APC missed opportunities to bring him into its fold when it mattered most.
He said the Kwankwaso defection APC political impact could strengthen opposition forces, particularly under the ADC, and pose a serious challenge to the ruling party’s dominance in northern Nigeria.
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According to him, the development should serve as a wake-up call for the APC to reassess its strategy and consolidate its support base ahead of the 2027 general elections.
