The Kwankwasiyya Movement has announced that former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, will officially defect to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). He is scheduled to formally register with the party on Monday, March 30, 2026, at his residence in Kano.

This move marks a significant realignment in Nigerian politics, as Kwankwaso, a former senator and two-time governor of Kano State, has been a major political figure in northern Nigeria. His leadership of the Kwankwasiyya Movement has built a strong grassroots support base, which he is expected to bring into the ADC.

In the lead-up to this defection, Kwankwaso held high-profile meetings with key opposition figures, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and ADC leadership, signaling strategic alliances ahead of the 2027 general elections. Political observers see this as a major boost for the ADC, potentially increasing its influence in the North West and shaping opposition dynamics across the country.

The official registration on March 30 is expected to draw significant attention from party members, supporters, and the media, marking a new chapter in Kwankwaso’s political career.