Former Kano governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has called on Nigerians to register with the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), describing it as a credible platform to advance democracy and good governance.
Gatekeepers News reports that Kwankwaso made the appeal after formally joining the party alongside Peter Obi on Sunday, following their exit from the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Their departure from the ADC comes amid uncertainty surrounding the party’s future after the April 30 ruling of the Supreme Court of Nigeria.
The NDC national chairman, Cleopas Moses Zuwoghe, presented membership cards to both leaders at the event.
Speaking afterwards, Kwankwaso said their engagement with party stakeholders revealed a shared vision and ideological alignment.
In a post on Monday, he said the move was driven by a commitment to democratic values and a desire to provide Nigerians with a viable political alternative.
“Yesterday, we took a bold and decisive step by formally joining the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC),” he wrote.
“At the residence of Seriake Dickson in Abuja, I announced that our decision stems from a deep commitment to democratic values.
“We are determined to provide our people with a credible platform where they can thrive and realise their full potential.
“I therefore call on all our dedicated supporters and well-meaning Nigerians to join the NDC and stand with us in this renewed fight for good governance and true democracy.”
Kwankwaso had earlier joined the ADC on March 30 after leaving the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), under which he contested the 2023 presidential election.
Obi Warns Against Internal Disputes
At the event, Obi urged party members to avoid litigation and internal conflicts, warning that such disputes could undermine efforts to build a strong political alternative ahead of the 2027 general election.
“Please let there be no litigation. Party members, please don’t go to court. We want to build a party; we are not lawyers,” he said.
“We are pleading with the judiciary. Please end cases in the party so we can face the job of building a new Nigeria that is possible. We want to start building.
“We want to build a country where a child of nobody can be somebody without knowing anybody. That is what we want to do.”
