Tambuwal Says ADC Split Fears Unfounded After Obi, Kwankwaso Exit

Former Sokoto State governor Aminu Tambuwal on Friday played down concerns that the African Democratic Congress is facing an internal crisis, after Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso left the party for the Nigeria Democratic Congress. Speaking during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Tambuwal said the two opposition figures moved to a different platform by choice rather than due to any dispute within the ADC, adding, “I do not believe that it was out of any crack.”

Tambuwal’s comments came amid wider anxiety in political circles about whether fissures are forming in the ADC ahead of Nigeria’s next general elections. His remarks also addressed speculation that the party’s presidential arrangements were already tilted toward Atiku Abubakar. Tambuwal rejected the idea that the ADC had been structured with a predetermined outcome, saying he did not hear either Obi or Kwankwaso accuse the party of bias. He also pointed to the role of former Senate President David Mark, who chairs the ADC, arguing that it would have helped ensure a level playing field. Tambuwal further said stakeholder involvement is clear within the party, and defended the fairness of Mark, while...