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Kwankwasiyya Movement Directs Members to Join ADC Party

The political group in Kano has instructed its supporters to move to the African Democratic Congress as part of a broader coalition aimed at challenging President Bola Tinubu in future elections.

Supporters gather at a political event in Kano, a city that serves as a stronghold for major political movements in northern Nigeria.
Supporters gather at a political event in Kano, a city that serves as a stronghold for major political movements in northern Nigeria. Photo by Stephanie Douglas on Pexels

The Kwankwasiyya Movement has told its members to join the African Democratic Congress, according to a statement from the group.

Dr. Habibu Sale Mohammed, the movement's spokesperson, issued the directive on a Saturday in late March. He said Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, the national leader of the Kwankwasiyya, had completed plans to join a coalition seeking to unseat President Bola Tinubu.

The announcement signals a significant shift for the movement, which has been closely associated with the New Nigeria Peoples Party. Kwankwaso is expected to leave the NNPP on the Monday following the statement.

Kwankwasiyya is a prominent political force in Kano State, where it draws much of its support from urban and rural voters loyal to Kwankwaso, a former governor. The movement has played a key role in state and national politics in recent years, often mobilising large crowds for rallies and election campaigns.

The Kwankwasiyya Movement has told its members to join the African Democratic Congress, according to a statement from the group.
Thandiwe Moyo · The African Herald

The African Democratic Congress is one of several smaller parties that have been discussed as potential vehicles for opposition coalitions. By directing members to join the ADC, the movement appears to be aligning itself with efforts to build a united front against the ruling All Progressives Congress ahead of the next general elections.

The statement formally informed members of the decision and urged them to comply with the directive. It remains unclear how many of the movement's supporters will follow the instruction or what impact it will have on the NNPP's structure in Kano.

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Political realignments are common in Nigeria ahead of election cycles, as parties and influential figures seek advantageous positions. The development highlights ongoing efforts by opposition groups to challenge President Tinubu's administration, which took office in 2023.

Based on reporting by Daily Trust.

بالعربية

أبلغت حركة كوانكواسيا أعضاءها بالانضمام إلى حزب المؤتمر الديمقراطي الأفريقي، وفقاً لبيان صادر عن المجموعة.

أصدر الدكتور حبيبو صالح محمد، المتحدث باسم الحركة، التوجيه يوم سبت في أواخر مارس. وقال إن السناتور رابيو كوانكواسو، القائد الوطني لحركة كوانكواسيا، قد أكمل خططه للانضمام إلى تحالف يسعى لإزاحة الرئيس بولا تينوبو.

يشير الإعلان إلى تحول كبير للحركة التي ارتبطت ارتباطاً وثيقاً بحزب الشعب النيجيري الجديد. ومن المتوقع أن يغادر كوانكواسو حزب الشعب النيجيري الجديد يوم الاثنين الذي يلي البيان.

تُعد كوانكواسيا قوة سياسية بارزة في ولاية كانو، حيث تجذب الكثير من دعمها من الناخبين الحضريين والريفيين الموالين لكوانكواسو، الذي شغل منصب الحاكم سابقاً. ولعبت الحركة دوراً رئيسياً في السياسة على مستوى الولاية والمستوى الوطني في السنوات الأخيرة، حيث حشدت حشوداً كبيرة للتجمعات وحملات الانتخابات.

يُعد حزب المؤتمر الديمقراطي الأفريقي أحد الأحزاب الصغيرة العديدة التي تمت مناقشتها كأدوات محتملة لتحالفات المعارضة. من خلال توجيه الأعضاء للانضمام إلى حزب المؤتمر الديمقراطي الأفريقي، يبدو أن الحركة تقوم بمواءمة نفسها مع الجهود الرامية إلى بناء جبهة موحدة ضد حزب المؤتمر التقدمي الحاكم قبل الانتخابات العامة المقبلة.

أبلغ البيان الأعضاء رسمياً بالقرار وحثهم على الامتثال للتوجيه. ولا يزال من غير الواضح عدد أنصار الحركة الذين سيتبعون التعليمات أو ما سيكون تأثير ذلك على هيكل حزب الشعب النيجيري الجديد في كانو.

تعد إعادة الاصطفاف السياسي أمراً شائعاً في نيجيريا قبل دورات الانتخابات، حيث تسعى الأحزاب والشخصيات المؤثرة إلى الحصول على مواقع مواتية. يبرز التطور الجهود المستمرة من قبل جماعات المعارضة لتحدي إدارة الرئيس تينوبو التي تولت السلطة في عام 2023.

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