In an update published by **The Nation**, Rabiu Kwankwaso has revealed that he is currently in deep consultations with leaders of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP). This follows ongoing legal challenges within the African Democratic Congress (ADC), where both he and Peter Obi had previously sought refuge for their political ambitions.
Kwankwaso’s spokesperson clarified that while a final decision to leave the ADC has not been reached, the “search for a stable platform” is a priority. The potential exodus of these two heavyweights threatens to dismantle the opposition’s consensus deal to field a single candidate against the ruling APC.
**Premium Times** echoed this development, stating that “Kwankwaso is considering alternatives” due to party instability. **Vanguard** also reported that “Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso’s planned defection from the ADC threatens the opposition’s consensus deal.”
**Echotitbits take:** The “merger” talk of 2025 seems to be crumbling under the weight of legalities and ego. If Obi and Kwankwaso cannot find a unified house, the APC’s path to 2027 becomes significantly smoother.
Source: Premium Times – https://www.premiumtimesng.com/features-and-interviews/876554-analysis-adc-crisis-deepens-as-obi-kwankwaso-weigh-defection-to-ndc-ahead-of-inec-deadline.html, and May 3, 2026
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