Atiku meets Kwankwaso in Abuja before ADC move
Atiku Abubakar hosted Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso in Abuja as political shifts loom. The meeting took place ahead of Kwankwaso's expected defection to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Both leaders discussed the state of the nation during the visit. The development signals changes in Nigeria's political alliances.
Key takeaways
- Atiku Abubakar welcomed Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso to his Abuja residence for a courtesy visit.
- The visit comes before Kwankwaso's planned defection to the ADC.
- The Kwankwasiyya Movement confirmed that Kwankwaso will officially join the ADC and register with the party on Monday, March 30, 2026, at Gidan Kwakwasiya, Miller Road, Bompai, Kano.
- The move will mark Kwankwaso's exit from the NNPP and entry into a new political chapter ahead of the 2027 elections.
- Supporters mentioned Peter Obi during the annual Kwankwasiyya Eid festival in Kano, where both he and Kwankwaso addressed the crowd.
