Former Secretary to the Government, Babachir Lawal, has said that Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, the leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement, is currently in talks with key politicians in the African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition.
Lawal said several powerful politicians from both the ruling
All Progressives Congress (APC) and the ADC have been meeting with Kwankwaso in
an effort to bring him into the coalition ahead of the 2027 general elections.
He said Kwankwaso is a well-known politician who would be
very valuable to any political party.
Lawal said that having Kwankwaso on their side would be an
advantage, adding that many members of the coalition are eager for him to join.
He added that the ADC coalition is not focused on political
party names, but rather on attracting strong individuals who have large
followings in their communities.
“I am aware that people have been holding meetings with
Kwankwaso.
“And clearly, Kwankwaso is welcome in the ADC coalition
because he belongs to the group of influential figures who can bring a large
following.
“Whether Kwankwaso joins with just his supporters or along
with the NNPP, Lawal said they would be welcomed either way,” he said.
When asked whether the ADC coalition is targeting the NNPP
party structure, the former SGF said the movement is more about people than
party platforms.
“The coalition is not about political parties, but about
individuals moving into it. It is not the logo or letterhead paper that we’re
after. It’s the people who make up those parties. They can come in individually
or in groups. They are welcome,” he explained.
Lawal also suggested that even if Kwankwaso himself does not
join, some of his supporters may still move over to the ADC on their own.
Lawal explained that even if Kwankwaso himself doesn’t join
the ADC, many of his supporters are likely to join on their own.
He added that some NNPP local government branches might
merge with the ADC, even if the party’s national leadership chooses not to.
He said many influential individuals are already joining the
ADC from other parties, but are doing so quietly.
“Big individuals in the states are joining the ADC, but they
are not saying they are joining us from the NNPP or the PDP. Atiku joined the
ADC and he didn’t say the PDP is joining the ADC.”
He concluded by saying the coalition is focused on the
grassroots level, where politics truly matters.
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