Former Kano State Governor, Dr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has dismissed speculations about his political future, stating that no final decision has been taken regarding his next move amid ongoing challenges within the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
The Independent Mirror reports that the in a statement posted on his verified Facebook account on Saturday, Kwankwaso said recent media reports suggesting a possible realignment within the party were misleading and premature.
“We have noted recent media reports and discussions suggesting a possible realignment within the ADC due to the current challenges facing the party,” he said. “I wish to state categorically that no final decision has been taken regarding my political future or that of my political associates.”
He noted that the situation within the party had been complicated by recent court rulings, including a Supreme Court judgment affirming the legitimacy of the David Mark-led National Working Committee (NWC), while remitting aspects of the case back to the High Court.
Kwankwaso added that a Federal High Court ruling had also invalidated the party’s recent convention, further deepening the crisis.
He described as “strange” the move by the Attorney General of the Federation to seek the deregistration of the party.
The former minister explained that his political group had previously exited the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) due to what he described as externally influenced legal challenges, warning that the ADC now faces similar difficulties.
He disclosed that consultations were ongoing with key political stakeholders, including leaders of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), to determine the best course of action.
Kwankwaso also addressed speculations about a possible presidential ambition, reiterating that he had neither declared interest nor endorsed any aspirant.
“The ADC is yet to zone its presidential ticket or take any decision on a candidate. All speculations to the contrary are premature and unfounded,” he said.
He recalled his participation in previous presidential contests, including the 2014 primary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), where he finished second behind former President Muhammadu Buhari, and the 2019 primary of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), after which he supported eventual candidate Atiku Abubakar.
The former governor attributed his absence from two recent ADC stakeholders’ meetings to personal commitments, noting that he had formally communicated his apologies to the party leadership.
Kwankwaso assured that consultations would continue and that any decision regarding his political direction would be officially communicated at the appropriate time.
