Powerful Former Governor Ditches PDP, Joins ADC Coalition
- Former Kwara governor Abdulfatah Ahmed and ex-lawmaker Abubakar Amuda Kannike have officially joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and are now key leaders in the party
- ADC chieftain Abdulsalam Abdulrasaq confirmed the high-profile defections, describing the party as a credible alternative to both APC and PDP in Kwara State
- Several other prominent politicians, including former Minister Bolaji Abdullahi, are also strengthening ADC grassroots structures ahead of future political contests
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kwara state has confirmed that former governor Abdulfatah Ahmed and ex-federal lawmaker, Honourable Abubakar Amuda Kannike, have officially joined the party and are now playing significant leadership roles.
This was disclosed by a party chieftain, Alhaji Abdulsalam Abdulrasaq, during a Yoruba-language interview monitored by Legit.ng.
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ADC gains key defections in Kwara politics
Abdulfatah Ahmed served as governor of Kwara state from 2011 to 2019, while Abubakar Amuda Kannike represented the Ilorin East/Ilorin South constituency in the House of Representatives between 2015 and 2019.
According to the ADC chieftain, the former governor and other top political figures in the state have now repositioned themselves within the ADC, which he described as a “credible alternative” to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
He explained:
“Many of the politicians who resigned from the PDP in Kwara have already joined us. They are now our members. Some people think that because certain politicians have not made public declarations, they are hiding. That is not true. Former Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed is with us. He is in Ilorin now, actively engaged in ADC activities.”
ADC says door open to party
The ADC leader added that several other prominent politicians, including former Minister Bolaji Abdullahi, are also involved with the party, even if their schedules sometimes take them outside the state.
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He continued:
“Recently, Hon. Amuda Kannike, the former House of Representatives member, was around for his daughter’s wedding, and he is fully with us. Danladi from Offa is also back home. Zakari Mohammed is around too. Oba Aluko is here as well. All these leaders have returned to the grassroots to strengthen ADC. Our focus remains on the grassroots, because that is where real politics begins.”
Abdulrasaq also disclosed that his defection from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) to the ADC brought with it all the party’s structures in the state.
“As a former chieftain of NNPP, I moved with all the 193 ward chairmen and the 16 local government chairmen of NNPP into ADC. They are all now members of ADC,” he said.
He stressed that former Governor Ahmed and Hon. Kannike are not just members but leaders actively giving directives to the ADC in Kwara.
“The former governor is among our leaders and one of those giving us direction in the party. He is fully committed to the progress of Kwara State and Nigeria as a whole. This is the reason he joined ADC,” Abdulrasaq said.
He further emphasised what makes the ADC different from other political parties.
“What sets ADC apart from APC and PDP is our guiding principle. We have vowed before God not to treat the people the way other politicians have treated them. We will not manipulate the people or exploit them. That is our commitment.”
Calls grow for Kwara north to produce next governor
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that political actors in Kwara state were facing mounting pressure to shift the 2027 governorship ticket to Kwara North as key stakeholders rally for regional inclusion.
At a youth and stakeholder dialogue in Ilorin, the chief of staff to the minister for Youth, Hon. Muhammed Funsho Abdullahi, urged all major parties to give the district its first shot at the state’s top job.
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Ibrahim Sofiyullaha (Editorial Assistant) Ibrahim Sofiyullaha is a graduate of First Technical University, Ibadan. He was the founder and pioneer Editor-in-Chief of a fast-rising campus journalism outfit at his university. Ibrahim is a coauthor of the book Julie, or Sylvia, written in collaboration with two prominent Western authors. He was ranked as the 9th best young writer in Africa by the International Sports Press Association. Ibrahim has contributed insightful articles for major platforms, including Sportskeeda in the UK and Motherly in the United States. Email: ibrahim.sofiyullaha@corp.legit.ng
Atanda Omobolaji (Kwara State Correspondent)
