March 31, (THEWILL) — Former presidential candidate of the New Nigerian Peoples Party, Sen. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has directed his followers in the Kwankwasiyya movement to be prepared for a “battle” to defend their votes during the 2027 general elections.
Kwankwaso gave the directive on Monday while receiving his membership card of his new political platform, African Democratic Congress, at his Miller Road residence in Kano.
He also directed them to henceforth perfect their registration with the opposition party ahead of time and be well prepared for the worst case scenario.
The former Senator representing Kano Central, who dumped his last adopted political party NNPP at the weekend, urged the loyalists to remain firm at the polling units until their votes are duly counted.
He also instructed them to embark on aggressive party membership registration as well as use their voter card to send the ruling APC parking in Kano and Nigeria.
Kwankwaso, who was received by the National Chairman of the party, Senator David Mark, and other prominent figures, vowed to reclaim his lost structure in Kano.
“Let me, on behalf of my hundreds of faithful, my family, the Kano family, and the entire people of this state and all our supporters across the country, welcome our August visitors.
“We appreciate the almighty Allah for showing us this very historic day because, when we were committed, we decided collectively to join the ADC. I am so happy today that I have collected my membership card for ADC.
“And by taking this card, I am advising all of you to go back and immediately register. I am aware that many of you, during the celebration, you have decided to go and start registration. Which is okay. All those who have not registered, should go and register.
“And let me also remind you that by first April, in the next couple of days, INEC will start registration for voter card. You must make sure you register not only registration of party, you have to also register with INEC to complete the process. You must prepare for the worse case scenario to defend your votes,” Kwankwaso said.
Earlier, the National Chairman of ADC, Senator David Mark, welcomed Kwankwaso and millions of his supporters to the party, adding that the decision remains a significant step to strengthen the democratic system for a better Nigeria.
Senator Mark reminded that Kwankwaso’s coming to ADC is not merely a political statement, but a deliberate response to the clarion call by well-meaning Nigerians and opposition leaders to be united and form a common front to protect the nation’s democracy.
While accusing the ruling APC of mounting a dangerous threat against multiparty democracy in Nigeria, Mark worried that Nigerians are witnessing a steady attempt to concentrate power in an individual and edge the nation toward a one-party state.
He argued that the ruling party is determined to leave the people with no choice. He noted that anything done to close the space on participation is a direct attack on democracy and must be resisted through all lawful means.
The occasion was attended by former governors including Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State, Rauf Aregbesola of Osun State, and Emeka Ihedioha of Imo State.
Other dignitaries present were the former Secretary to Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, and former Director General of the Department of State Services, Lawal Daura
Abdullahi Yusuf is a seasoned journalist, communicator and was previously the Deputy Editor-In-Chief and Zonal Manager, News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, Jos, where he retired on December 15, 2021
