Kwankwaso's Rift with ADC Threatens Opposition Unity Ahead of 2027

The conflict between the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and Rabiu Kwankwaso, the vice-presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), intensified due to allegations that Kwankwaso is collaborating with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). This dispute arose shortly after the G100 group, which is leading the opposition's efforts to select a single presidential candidate for the 2027 elections, expressed optimism about reaching an agreement.

Kwankwaso previously urged ADC presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar to withdraw in favor of NDC's Peter Obi. In response, the ADC Presidential Campaign Council accused Kwankwaso of working for the APC.

Kwankwaso condemned the ADC's attacks as unnecessary and stated that he and Obi would not withdraw their candidacies. He emphasized their commitment to presenting a credible alternative to the APC and criticized the ADC for not addressing serious allegations against their candidate.