Former NNPP presidential candidate, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, raising his ADC membership card. Photo: X|IRabiu Kwankwaso
The National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress, David Mark, has formally welcomed the former Kano State governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, and his supporters into the party, describing the development as a significant moment for the nation’s democracy.
Kwankwaso was welcomed into the party at a grand ceremony held at his Miller Road residence on Monday, where the party’s bigwigs were in attendance.
While speaking at the event, Mark said Kwankwaso’s entry into the ADC, alongside “millions of supporters,” represents a deliberate move by opposition leaders to unite and strengthen democratic participation in the country.
He said the development signals a collective response to Nigerians’ calls for a cohesive opposition capable of safeguarding the nation’s democratic system.
Mark criticised the ruling All Progressives Congress, alleging that its actions pose a threat to multiparty democracy and warned against what he described as attempts to weaken opposition voices and concentrate power.
According to him, the ADC’s growing coalition reflects a commitment to ensuring that Nigerians retain the right to choose their leaders through an open and competitive political system.
“The future of Nigeria cannot be built through domination; it must be built through participation,” he stated, adding that leadership must be earned through public trust rather than control.
Mark further described the ADC as a “rallying point of a new national movement” focused on inclusion, accountability, and people-centred governance.
He called on Nigerians across ethnic, religious, and political divides to join the party’s movement, stressing the need for unity in addressing national challenges.
The ADC chairman also extended an invitation to other political parties, civil society organisations, and youth groups to form a broad coalition to strengthen democracy and improve governance.
He said the moment should mark a turning point in Nigeria’s political landscape, urging citizens to embrace unity and collective action in shaping the country’s future.
