Kwankwaso Engages APC Leadership Amid Defection Plot for 2027 Elections

Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, a former Kano State governor, has initiated talks with the leadership of the APC as part of a reported plan to defect from the NNPP ahead of the 2027 elections. Sources indicate that Kwankwaso has communicated his intention to join the ruling party, with discussions ongoing at the national level.

The potential defection is significant, as it could lead to Kwankwaso playing a prominent role within the APC, including ensuring Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf secures the party's governorship ticket for 2027. Analysts suggest that Kwankwaso's move could weaken the opposition, given his strong grassroots support base in Kano, a crucial state in Nigerian politics.