Kwankwaso says no final decision on political future
Kwankwaso has said no final decision has been taken regarding his political future, confirming that he is consulting with leaders of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), and other stakeholders amid growing uncertainty within the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
The former Kano State governor made the clarification in a statement released through his verified social media account on Saturday, where he responded to reports suggesting that he had concluded plans to leave the ADC and align with another political platform ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Kwankwaso stated that recent media speculation about his next political move was premature and did not reflect the current reality of ongoing consultations.
According to him, discussions are still taking place and neither he nor his political associates have reached a final conclusion on the direction they will take in the coming months.
“We have noted recent media reports and discussions suggesting a possible realignment within the African Democratic Congress due to the current challenges facing the party,” he said.
“In light of the misleading narratives in the public domain, I wish to state categorically that no final decision has been taken regarding my political future or that of my political associates.”
His remarks come at a time of renewed tension within the ADC, where internal legal disputes and leadership disagreements have raised concerns over the party’s stability.
Kwankwaso pointed to a recent Supreme Court ruling that affirmed the legitimacy of the David Mark-led National Working Committee, but also returned parts of the matter to the High Court for further proceedings.
He said the outcome has left the party in what he described as a difficult and uncertain position.
“The recent Supreme Court judgment, while affirming the legitimacy of the David Mark-led National Working Committee, also remitted the matter back to the High Court. This has left the party in a precarious position,” he stated.
In addition to the Supreme Court case, Kwankwaso also referenced another ruling by the Federal High Court, which reportedly invalidated the party’s recent convention.
He further noted that the Attorney General of the Federation had applied to a Federal High Court seeking the deregistration of the ADC, a move that could significantly complicate the party’s legal standing if successful.
Political observers say the combination of leadership disputes, court rulings, and uncertainty over party structures may affect the ADC’s ability to maintain unity ahead of future elections.
Kwankwaso compared the present challenges in the ADC to the legal issues that previously influenced his exit from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP).
He explained that he and his supporters had earlier left the NNPP because legal complications made continued membership risky.
“We left the NNPP due to externally influenced legal problems that made our stay perilous. The ADC has now also been forced into this difficulty,” he said.
The former presidential candidate disclosed that broad consultations have now begun with leaders of the NDC, PRP, and others in order to determine the most viable political path forward.
He said the objective of the talks is to protect democratic interests and ensure that supporters are properly guided before any major decision is announced.
“Consequently, like other major stakeholders, we have commenced wide-ranging consultations — including with leaders from the NDC, PRP and others to explore the best options for protecting our democratic interests,” he said.
“We shall announce our decision in the soonest possible time.”
His statement is likely to fuel fresh interest in Nigeria’s opposition politics, where parties and influential figures are already repositioning ahead of the 2027 presidential race.
Kwankwaso also addressed speculation about a possible presidential ambition, insisting that he has neither declared his intention to run nor endorsed any aspirant.
He said reports linking him to early presidential calculations were unfounded because the ADC itself had not yet zoned its presidential ticket or selected a candidate.
“Furthermore, the ADC is yet to zone its presidential ticket or take any decision on a candidate. I have therefore neither declared any intention to run for president nor endorsed any aspirant. All speculations to the contrary are premature and unfounded,” he said.
To support his position, Kwankwaso recalled his participation in previous presidential primaries, saying he had consistently placed party unity above personal ambition.
He noted that he finished second in the 2014 All Progressives Congress presidential primary won by Muhammadu Buhari and later supported Buhari’s campaign.
He also said he contested the 2019 Peoples Democratic Party presidential primary and subsequently backed the winner, Atiku Abubakar, serving as northern coordinator for the campaign.
Political analysts say the comments were likely intended to project Kwankwaso as a team player rather than a divisive figure amid growing coalition talks among opposition leaders.
Kwankwaso further explained his absence from two recent ADC stakeholders’ meetings, saying the decision was based on unavoidable personal commitments.
He added that he had already communicated his apologies to party leaders in advance.
“My absence from the two recent ADC stakeholders’ meetings was due to unavoidable personal commitments. I promptly communicated my apologies to the party leadership,” he said.
He concluded by assuring supporters that he would continue to engage constructively with relevant actors and that any final decision would be formally communicated through official channels.
“We shall continue to engage constructively at all levels. Any definitive position on our political direction will be communicated formally through official channels at the appropriate time.”
The latest development places Kwankwaso once again at the centre of Nigeria’s evolving opposition landscape, where party alliances, mergers, and defections are expected to shape the build-up to 2027. For now, however, the former governor says consultations continue and no final move has been made.
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External Links
- Punch Nigeria
https://punchng.com/im-in-talks-with-ndc-prp-leaders-over-my-political-future-kwankwaso/ - Daily Post Nigeria
https://dailypost.ng/2026/05/03/2027-kwankwaso-breaks-silence-on-dumping-adc-confirms-talks-with-ndc-prp/ - Sahara Reporters
https://saharareporters.com/2026/05/03/2027-kwankwaso-breaks-silence-adc-crisis-confirms-talks-ndc-others-amid-defection - Naija News
https://www.naijanews.com/2026/05/03/kwankwaso-plot-dump-adc-ndc-prp/ - Premium Times
https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/876466-no-final-decision-yet-on-leaving-adc-kwankwaso.html
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