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.
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"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
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Abubakar is a former Vice-President of Nigeria and a key figure in the opposition.
Bola Tinubu is the President of Nigeria.
Obi is a former state governor and one of Tinubu's major rivals.
Kwankwaso is a prominent Nigerian politician and former governor of Kano state.
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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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