A key figure in the Kwankwasiyya movement in Kano State, Kabiru Adamu Abdullahi, has resigned from the African Democratic Congress (ADC), a move that is adding to growing speculation about political shifts ahead of the 2027 elections.
Abdullahi, a House of Assembly aspirant in Dala Local Government Area, announced his resignation in a letter dated May 1, saying, “I hereby formally resign my membership of All Democratic Congress (ADC) at Kofar Ruwa Ward with immediate effect.”
He added, “I sincerely appreciate the opportunity given to me to be part of the party and wish you and the party the very best in your future endeavors.”
In a separate statement, Abdullahi linked his decision to the directive of Kwankwasiyya leader Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso.
“This is the order of Jagora,” he said, using the group’s nickname for Kwankwaso.
The resignation comes amid wider uncertainty within the ADC following recent court rulings on the party’s leadership and structure.
The development may signal deeper changes within opposition ranks, as there have also been growing reports that Peter Obi and Kwankwaso are considering leaving the ADC at the national level as part of broader coalition talks ahead of 2027.
Political observers believe that Abdullahi’s exit could be an early sign of such moves, especially within Kwankwaso’s strong base in Kano.
The ADC has recently positioned itself as a major opposition platform, but internal issues and shifting alliances continue to shape its future.
As consultations continue among opposition leaders, more defections or realignments may emerge in the coming weeks, potentially reshaping the political landscape ahead of the next general elections.
