As politicians revise their strategies towards next year’s general elections, the national leader of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso held a private meeting with the National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola in Abuja on Thursday.
Details of the meeting were unknown but Kwankwaso, who is alsobfounder of the Kwankwasiyya Movement, confirmed that the meeting was held at his Abuja residence.
‘It was a pleasure to receive my dear friend, His Excellency Rauf Aregbesola, former Governor of Osun State and National Secretary of the ADC, this evening at my residence in Abuja’, Kwankwaso wrote.
The meeting comes just days after the Kwankwasiyya Movement hinted at ongoing discussions with both the ADC and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) over possible political realignment for the 2027 elections.
Kwankwaso, who has remained a dominant figure in northern politics, is believed to be exploring new alliances following internal strains within the NNPP and speculation about his next political move.
Aregbesola, a former Minister of interior and influential figure in southwest politics, represents a key link between Kwankwaso’s northern base and potential southern allies.
His role as ADC’s National Secretary adds weight to speculation that the two parties may be considering a broader coalition.
Political observers say the Abuja meeting underscores Kwankwaso’s strategy of building bridges across party lines, especially as Kwankwasiyya leaders openly discuss realignment with ADC and NDC.
While neither Kwankwaso nor Aregbesola disclosed details of their discussions, the timing of the meeting is seen as significant.
Analysts suggest it could mark the beginning of structured negotiations toward a coalition that may reshape Nigeria’s political landscape ahead of 2027.
