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Nigerian president's rivals get major boost as political heavyweight joins fold

Nigerian president's rivals get major boost as political heavyweight joins fold

Rabiu Kwankwaso joins the ADC, a coalition poised to take on President Tinubu in the 2027 elections.

March 30, 2026 at 04:30 PM Original source
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Notable Quotes

"I have found it necessary to identify with another political platform that offers the best opportunity to effectively change the nation."

— Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso , Politician

Key People

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Atiku AbubakarPoliticianLean Left

Abubakar is a former Vice-President of Nigeria and a key figure in the opposition.

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Bola TinubuPoliticianLean Right

Bola Tinubu is the President of Nigeria.

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Peter ObiPoliticianLean Left

Obi is a former state governor and one of Tinubu's major rivals.

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Rabiu Musa KwankwasoPoliticianLean Right

Kwankwaso is a prominent Nigerian politician and former governor of Kano state.

Locations

Kano, Kano, Nigeria Nigeria

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2027 election 2027 elections adc coalition elections kwankwaso Nigeria opposition pdp politics tinubu

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Nigerian president's rivals get major boost as political heavyweight joins fold
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Rabiu Kwankwaso joins the ADC, a coalition poised to take on President Tinubu in the 2027 elections.

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