Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, former Kano State governor and national leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), is set to join the African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Monday, signaling a fresh shift in opposition politics ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The move was announced in a notice posted on X by his media aide, Saifullahi Hassan, inviting the public to witness the development.

“The general public is hereby invited to witness the official registration of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) by the Leader, Sen. Dr Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso,” the notice read.

Kwankwaso’s planned defection follows a series of consultations with ADC stakeholders and key opposition figures in recent weeks, including meetings in Kano and Abuja.

He has also held talks with prominent politicians such as Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, Seyi Makinde, and Seriake Dickson, as part of ongoing efforts to build a strong opposition coalition.

The development comes amid broader political realignments aimed at challenging President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 elections.

Kwankwaso’s decision also follows the defection of his political protégé, Abba Yusuf, to the ruling APC — a move he had opposed and described as a betrayal.

Earlier, the former governor had indicated his willingness to switch parties if offered either the presidential or vice-presidential ticket for the 2027 race.

“I have made it categorically clear that I will only join a coalition that considers me as either the presidential or vice-presidential candidate,” he said during a meeting with supporters in Kano.

Meanwhile, Atiku confirmed that Kwankwaso recently visited him in Abuja, describing the meeting as a courtesy call where both leaders discussed national issues.

“This evening, I received the former Governor of Kano State and the Presidential candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, on a courtesy visit. We had a robust discussion on the state of the nation,” Atiku said.

The visit followed an earlier gathering at Kwankwaso’s residence in Kano during the Eid-el-Fitr celebrations, where opposition figures, including Obi, Makinde, and Dickson, met amid growing speculation of a united front.

Kwankwaso’s expected move to the ADC underscores intensifying efforts by opposition leaders to forge alliances and reposition ahead of the 2027 elections.