Kwankwaso and Amaechi Meet Amid Political Changes

On September 2, 2026, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, the vice-presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), met with former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi, the vice-presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. The meeting was disclosed by Kwankwaso’s media aide, Saifullahi Hassan, who referred to Amaechi as Kwankwaso’s “longtime friend and brother.” A video of their encounter was shared on social media.

Recently, Kwankwaso's political position has faced scrutiny due to his transition to the NDC and reports of potential defections from his political structure in Kano State. Former presidential aide Bashir Ahmad suggested that Kwankwaso might be losing influence in Kano following his move to the NDC.

Speculation has arisen regarding former Kano State Deputy Governor Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna and others possibly defecting to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Additionally, Senator Rufai Sani Hanga has resigned from the NDC, further raising questions about Kwankwaso's political standing.