A former Governor of Kano State, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has disclosed that he is consulting with key political actors as uncertainty continues to trail his political future and that of his loyalists.
Kwankwaso, a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, said no final decision had been reached regarding his next political move, despite growing speculation of an impending realignment.
In a statement posted on his verified X (formerly Twitter) account on Saturday, the former presidential candidate clarified that discussions were ongoing with leaders of the National Democratic Congress, Peoples Redemption Party and other stakeholders.
He said the consultations were necessitated by internal and legal challenges currently confronting the ADC.
Kwankwaso noted that although a recent ruling by the Supreme Court of Nigeria affirmed the leadership of the party’s National Working Committee under David Mark, aspects of the case were referred back to a lower court, leaving the party in a fragile state.
He further explained that a separate judgment by a Federal High Court had invalidated the party’s recent national convention, while the Attorney General of the Federation had also sought the deregistration of the ADC.
According to him, the unfolding situation mirrors the legal disputes that led to his exit, alongside his supporters, from the New Nigeria Peoples Party.
The former minister stressed that ongoing engagements with political stakeholders were aimed at safeguarding democratic interests and charting a viable course forward.
“We have commenced wide-ranging consultations to explore the best options available. A final position will be made public at the appropriate time,” he stated.
On the 2027 presidential election, Kwankwaso dismissed claims of any declared ambition, insisting that he had neither indicated interest in contesting nor endorsed any aspirant.
He recalled his participation in previous presidential primaries, including the 2014 exercise of the All Progressives Congress won by Muhammadu Buhari, where he emerged runner-up, and the 2019 primary of the Peoples Democratic Party, after which he backed Atiku Abubakar.
Kwankwaso maintained that party unity and national interest had consistently guided his political decisions.
He added that the ADC had yet to determine zoning arrangements or pick a presidential candidate, describing ongoing speculations as premature.
The former governor also clarified that his absence from recent party stakeholders’ meetings was due to prior personal engagements, which he said were duly communicated to the leadership.
He assured that he would continue to participate in party activities and broader political consultations, noting that any eventual decision on his political direction would be formally announced.
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