Fresh cracks have emerged within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition as indications show that Peter Obi and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso may be set to defect to the National Democratic Congress (NDC).

Defection plans reach final stage

Habibu Mohammed, spokesperson of the Kwankwasiyya movement, said discussions with the NDC are nearly complete.

According to him, negotiations are “about 90 percent” concluded, with the planned defection expected within days.

“I believe him, Peter Obi, and some others will be joining the NDC,” Mohammed said.

Stakeholders back move unanimously

Mohammed disclosed that stakeholders across the 44 local government areas in Kano met and endorsed the decision.

He said the meeting, held at Kwankwaso’s residence, produced a unanimous agreement to leave the ADC.

“The stakeholders have unanimously given him the go-ahead to move to the NDC,” he added.

ADC crisis fuels exit talks

The decision is linked to ongoing leadership disputes within the ADC.

The Supreme Court had recently referred the party’s leadership case back to the Federal High Court, prolonging uncertainty.

Mohammed said the development raised concerns about stability within the coalition.

“It does not look feasible to stay there,” he said, citing possible prolonged litigation.

Internal disagreements deepen divide

He also pointed to unresolved internal issues, including disagreements over zoning and consensus candidacy.

Peter Obi has reportedly stayed away from recent ADC meetings following concerns that zoning was not addressed.

2027 calculations shape decisions

The Kwankwasiyya movement said it considered other platforms, including the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), before settling on the NDC.

Mohammed noted that looming deadlines for submission of party registers to INEC also influenced the decision.

The development signals growing uncertainty within opposition ranks as political alignments continue to shift ahead of the 2027 general elections.