The camps of the former governor of Kano State, Dr Rabiu Kwankwaso and that of the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, have confirmed ongoing discussions that could lead to a joint presidential ticket involving the two leaders ahead of the 2027 general election.
The former governor of Kano State is expected to declare for the African Democratic Congress today, and is due to be received by the National Chairman and Secretary of the ADC, David Mark and Rauf Aregbesola, respectively.
He is likely to join the party alongside the immediate past deputy governor of Kano State, Aminu Gwarzo.
Ahead of the defection, he had, at the weekend, visited former Vice President Atiku Abubakar in Abuja after an earlier meeting with Aregbesola.
Kwankwaso had earlier been visited during Sallah durbar in Kano by Obi, alongside Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State and former governor of Bayelsa State, Seriake Dickson.
The development comes as Kwankwaso announced his resignation from the New Nigeria People’s Party on Sunday, citing the need for political realignment.
Kwankwaso, who was the party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday.
