Kano – Former Kano State Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has clarified that no final decision has been made regarding his political future or that of his associates, despite ongoing challenges in the African Democratic Congress (ADC).

In a statement posted on his X account on Saturday, the ADC chieftain admitted he is consulting with leaders of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), and other stakeholders to chart the way forward.

“We have noted recent media reports and discussions suggesting a possible realignment within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) due to the current challenges facing the party,” Kwankwaso said.

“In light of the misleading narratives in the public domain, I wish to state categorically that no final decision has been taken regarding my political future or that of my political associates.”

Kwankwaso pointed to a recent Supreme Court judgment that affirmed the legitimacy of the David Mark-led National Working Committee (NWC) but remitted part of the matter back to the High Court, leaving the party in a difficult position.

He added that a Federal High Court ruling had invalidated the party’s recent convention, while the Attorney General of the Federation applied for the deregistration of the ADC.

The former governor drew parallels between the ADC’s current legal troubles and the issues that previously forced him and his supporters out of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP).

“We left the NNPP due to externally influenced legal problems that made our stay perilous. The ADC has now been also forced into this difficulty,” he stated.

Kwankwaso disclosed that wide-ranging consultations have commenced with various political leaders to protect democratic interests.

“Consequently, like other major stakeholders, we have commenced wide-ranging consultations — including with leaders from the NDC, PRP and others — to explore the best options. We shall announce our decision in the soonest possible time,” he added.

### On 2027 Presidency

Addressing speculation about the 2027 presidential election, Kwankwaso said he has neither declared interest in contesting nor endorsed any aspirant, noting that the ADC is yet to zone its presidential ticket or select a candidate.

He highlighted his track record as a committed democrat, referencing his performance in past primaries.

“In the 2014 APC presidential primary, I came second to President Muhammadu Buhari (whom I fully supported to victory)... Similarly, in 2019, I contested the PDP presidential ticket and immediately supported the winner, His Excellency Atiku Abubakar,” he recalled.

Kwankwaso also explained his absence from two recent ADC stakeholders’ meetings, attributing it to unavoidable personal commitments which he promptly communicated to the party leadership.

He assured that any definitive position on his political direction would be communicated formally through official channels.