Nigerian president's rivals get major boost as political heavyweight joins fold

BBC News - World Political StrategyNews ReportEN 3 min read 100% complete March 30, 2026 at 05:50 PM

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Former Kano state governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC), a coalition of opposition parties aiming to challenge Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 elections. Kwankwaso's move from the New Nigeria People's Party (NNPP) to the ADC was announced on Monday, adding to the momentum of the coalition which includes prominent figures like Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi. The ADC hopes to unseat the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), which has been in power since 2015. Kwankwaso brings a significant support base, particularly in northern Nigeria, and experience as a former defense minister to the ADC. This realignment occurs less than a year before the next general elections, where Tinubu is expected to seek a second term.

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The ruling party has endorsed President Tinubu to seek a second term in the January 2027 poll.

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Kwankwaso resigned from the New Nigeria People's Party (NNPP).

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Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso announced that he was joining the African Democratic Congress (ADC).

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A number of opposition heavyweights have joined the emerging ADC coalition.

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Kwankwaso brings a fresh appeal to the coalition and he has a large support base in northern Nigeria.

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Kano state 40% Kwankwasiyya movement ×250% Peter Obi ×255% Atiku Abubakar ×260% All Progressives Congress (APC) 60% New Nigeria People's Party (NNPP) ×365% Bola Tinubu ×370% Nigeria ×480% African Democratic Congress (ADC) ×885% Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso ×890%

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rabiu kwankwaso 90% nigerian politics 90% political coalition 80% african democratic congress (adc) 80% opposition party 70% election 70% political realignment 60% president bola tinubu 60% kwankwasiyya movement 50% general elections 50%

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