Former Secretary to the Authorities, Babachir Lawal, has stated that Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, the chief of the Kwankwasiyya Motion, is presently in talks with key politicians within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition.
Lawal stated a number of highly effective politicians from each the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and the ADC have been assembly with Kwankwaso in an effort to carry him into the coalition forward of the 2027 normal elections.
He stated Kwankwaso is a widely known politician who can be very useful to any political occasion.
Lawal stated that having Kwankwaso on their facet can be a bonus, including that many members of the coalition are longing for him to hitch.
He added that the ADC coalition just isn’t centered on political occasion names, however reasonably on attracting robust people who’ve giant followings of their communities.
“I’m conscious that folks have been holding conferences with Kwankwaso.
“And clearly, Kwankwaso is welcome within the ADC coalition as a result of he belongs to the group of influential figures who can carry a big following.
“Whether or not Kwankwaso joins with simply his supporters or together with the NNPP, Lawal stated they might be welcomed both approach,” he stated.
When requested whether or not the ADC coalition is focusing on the NNPP occasion construction, the previous SGF stated the motion is extra about folks than occasion platforms.
“The coalition just isn’t about political events, however about people shifting into it. It isn’t the brand or letterhead paper that we’re after. It’s the individuals who make up these events. They’ll are available individually or in teams. They’re welcome,” he defined.
Lawal additionally recommended that even when Kwankwaso himself doesn’t be a part of, a few of his supporters should still transfer over to the ADC on their very own.
Lawal defined that even when Kwankwaso himself doesn’t be a part of the ADC, a lot of his supporters are more likely to be a part of on their very own.
He added that some NNPP native authorities branches may merge with the ADC, even when the occasion’s nationwide management chooses to not.
He stated many influential people are already becoming a member of the ADC from different events, however are doing so quietly.
“Massive people within the states are becoming a member of the ADC, however they don’t seem to be saying they’re becoming a member of us from the NNPP or the PDP. Atiku joined the ADC and he didn’t say the PDP is becoming a member of the ADC.”
He concluded by saying the coalition is concentrated on the grassroots degree, the place politics really issues.
