The Digest:
Former presidential candidate Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has broken his silence, insisting he is yet to leave the African Democratic Congress (ADC) amid the party's legal battles, but admitted that defection is a possibility. In a statement released late Saturday night, the former Kano governor revealed he has held consultative meetings with the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) and Peoples Redemption Party (PRP). He noted that the recent Supreme Court judgment affirmed the David Mark-led NWC's legitimacy but remitted the matter to the High Court, leaving the party in a precarious position. Kwankwaso said he has neither declared presidential intention nor endorsed any aspirant.
Key Points:
- The ADC leadership crisis pushes Kwankwaso to explore alternative platforms.
- A potential Kwankwaso move to NDC or PRP could reshape the opposition landscape.
- The party's forthcoming deregistration case adds to its existential uncertainty.
- Kwankwaso's absence from recent ADC meetings has fuelled defection speculation.
- He draws a parallel between ADC's legal troubles and his earlier exit from NNPP.
Watch which party Kwankwaso ultimately chooses and whether his decision influences Peter Obi's next move.
Sources: Daily Post, Vanguard
