🇳🇬 Kwankwaso’s Son Resigns From NNPP, Set To Join ADC
📅 March 30, 2026
Mustapha Rabiu Kwankwaso, son of former presidential candidate Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has officially resigned from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP).
📌 Resignation Announcement
Mustapha announced his resignation in a statement shared via his official Facebook page, describing the move as “deliberate and well-considered.”
The former Kano State Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development confirmed that he is already in the process of joining the African Democratic Congress.
🔄 Political Realignment
His defection comes just a day after his father also resigned from the NNPP, signalling a broader political shift ahead of a planned move to the ADC.
The development has sparked speculation about emerging alliances and strategic repositioning within Nigeria’s political landscape.
💬 Reason For Defection
Mustapha stated that his decision was driven by his belief that the ADC offers a stronger platform for achieving national development goals.
According to him, the party aligns with his vision for:
Good governance
Economic prosperity
Improved well-being for citizens
He emphasised that the move is particularly aimed at advancing progress in Kano State and Nigeria at large.
📊 Wider Implications
The coordinated exit of both father and son from the NNPP could reshape political dynamics, especially in northern Nigeria, where the Kwankwasiyya movement holds significant influence.
📢 Bottom Line
Mustapha Kwankwaso’s resignation marks another key defection in Nigeria’s evolving political space, as momentum builds around the ADC ahead of future electorate.
Comrade Afuye Idowu
ISA POL COMMUNICATIONS & CONSULTANCY FIRM
