Former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has dismissed widespread speculation about his political realignment, insisting that no final decision has been made regarding his future or that of his associates.
In a statement released on Sunday via his X (formerly Twitter) account, amid growing uncertainty within the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Kwankwaso said recent media reports suggesting an imminent shift were misleading and premature.
He explained that the party is currently facing significant legal and structural challenges.
According to him, a recent judgment by the Supreme Court of Nigeria affirmed the legitimacy of the David Mark-led National Working Committee (NWC) but also returned aspects of the dispute to a lower court, leaving the party in what he described as a “precarious position.”
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Kwankwaso further pointed to a ruling by the Federal High Court, which invalidated the party’s recent convention, compounding internal tensions.
He also raised concerns over a reported move by the office of the attorney general of the federation to seek the deregistration of the ADC.
The former minister noted that his political group had earlier exited the New Nigeria Peoples Party due to what he described as externally driven legal complications, adding that similar pressures now appear to be affecting the ADC.
“In response to these developments, we have commenced wide-ranging consultations with key stakeholders, including leaders of the National Democratic Coalition and the Peoples Redemption Party, to determine the best path forward,” he said.
Kwankwaso stressed that any eventual decision would be communicated formally at the appropriate time.
Addressing speculation about a possible presidential bid, he reiterated that he has neither declared his intention to run nor endorsed any candidate.
He emphasized that the ADC has yet to zone its presidential ticket or take a position on its flagbearer.
Reflecting on his political history, Kwankwaso said he has consistently prioritized party unity and national interest.
He recalled finishing second to former President Muhammadu Buhari during the 2014 APC presidential primaries, ahead of Atiku Abubakar and Rochas Okorocha, and later supporting Buhari to victory.
He also cited his role in the 2019 elections, where he backed Atiku after contesting the PDP ticket and went on to coordinate the campaign in North.
Kwankwaso also clarified that his absence from recent ADC stakeholders’ meetings was due to personal commitments, noting that he had duly informed the party leadership.
He concluded by reaffirming his commitment to democratic engagement and consultation, assuring supporters that any definitive stance on his political direction would be made public through official channels.
