ADC campaign accuses Kwankwaso of advancing Tinubu’s interests ahead of 2027 election

ADC campaign response The ADC Presidential Campaign Council (ADC‑PCC) issued a statement condemning Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso for calling on Atiku Abubakar to withdraw from the 2027 presidential race in favour of Peter Obi. The council said the remark was reckless and self‑serving, and that it represented a deliberate attempt to advance President Bola Tinubu’s interests.

Kwankwaso's remarks Kwankwaso made the comment during an interview on Channels Television, where he urged some Fulani groups to persuade Atiku to step down. The ADC‑PCC’s Director of Media and Publicity, Kola Ologbondiyan, described the senator’s stance as an effort to create confusion within the opposition and to weaken collective pressure on the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

Implications for the 2027 race Ologbondiyan stressed that Atiku, the ADC’s presidential candidate, is likely to win Kano State in 2027 regardless of Kwankwaso’s support. He cited Buhari’s victories in the state in 2003 and 2007 to illustrate that Atiku’s nationwide networks are sufficient to secure the electorate there.

Opposition unity and Tinubu The ADC‑PCC argued that Kwankwaso’s focus on Atiku, rather than on challenging the incumbent administration, undermines the opposition’s objective of unseating President Tinubu. The council warned that the former Kano governor’s actions could be a familiar APC tactic of using opposition figures to sow division and distract voters from the main goal of political change.

Personal ambition claim The council also suggested that Kwankwaso’s support for Peter Obi may be driven by personal ambition, possibly related to positioning himself for the 2031 presidential election. Ologbondiyan noted that Kwankwaso’s own political alignment with the NDC and his role as vice‑presidential candidate for the party raise questions about his true allegiance in the 2027 contest.

Conclusion In summary, the ADC‑PCC has publicly rebuked Kwankwaso for a move that it believes favours the ruling party’s agenda. The council maintains that Atiku’s prospects in Kano are secure without Kwankwaso’s backing and that the opposition should concentrate on confronting President Tinubu’s administration rather than on internal rivalries.