Clarification on My Political Position
We have noted recent media reports and discussions suggesting a possible realignment within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) due to the current challenges facing the party.
In light of the misleading narratives in the public domain, I wish to state categorically that no final decision has been taken regarding my political future or that of my political associates.
The recent Supreme Court judgment, while affirming the legitimacy of the David Mark-led National Working Committee (NWC), also remitted the matter back to the High Court. This has left the party in a precarious position.
In addition, the Federal High Court has recently ruled to delegitimise the party’s recent convention. The Attorney General of the Federation has also strangely applied to a Federal High Court to deregister the ADC.
We left the NNPP due to externally influenced legal problems that made our stay perilous. The ADC has now been also forced into this difficulty.
Consequently, like other major stakeholders, we have commenced wide-ranging consultations — including with leaders from the NDC, PRP and others to explore the best options for protecting our democratic interests. We shall announce our decision in the soonest possible time.
On the issue of presidential candidacy, I wish to recall my consistent record as a committed democrat. In the 2014 APC presidential primary, I came second to President Muhammadu Buhari (whom I fully supported to victory), with Atiku Abubakar third, Rochas Okorocha fourth, and the late Sam Nda-Isaiah fifth. Similarly, in 2019, I contested the PDP presidential ticket and immediately supported the winner, His Excellency Atiku Abubakar, serving as the campaign’s coordinator in the North. I have always placed national interest and party unity above personal ambition.
Furthermore, the ADC is yet to zone its presidential ticket or take any decision on a candidate. I have therefore neither declared any intention to run for president nor endorsed any aspirant. All speculations to the contrary are premature and unfounded.
My absence from the two recent ADC stakeholders’ meetings was due to unavoidable personal commitments. I promptly communicated my apologies to the party leadership.
We shall continue to engage constructively at all levels. Any definitive position on our political direction will be communicated formally through official channels at the appropriate time.
Sen. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, PhD, FNSE
Former Governor, Kano State
Former Minster of Defence
🚨Jorgen Klopp on United - Liverpool game:
“Everyone keeps telling me this is a big game because it’s Manchester United… but I don’t see it like that anymore.
People always talk about Manchester United, like they’re still the biggest club in England… but football doesn’t live in history books.
Big teams show consistency, identity, and real football. Right now, Liverpool FC has all of that, and United is still searching.
If we’re serious today, it’s not a rivalry. It’s a lesson.”
Earlier today, I had the privilege of receiving the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr. Olayemi Cardoso in our family home. The Governor came to condole our family over the loss of our grandmother, Hajiya Umma. In the absence of the elders of the family, it was an honour to receive a public servant that I personally respect and adore. Under his stewardship at the apex bank, investor confidence has increased. Personally, I continue to view him as reformer and I believe he is one of, if not the best appointment by the current administration. Honest, fearless and very patriotic. As the Chairman of the Committee on Banking Regulations in the 10th House of Representatives, I have enjoyed working closely with him and his team. In the past three years, he has also been a father figure to me and I will forever be grateful for his wisdom, guidance and his total commitment to ensuring transparent orthodox monetary policy prevails in our financial system. May Almighty God reward him for this visit. May God bless the souls of all those we have lost. Thank you Governor.
Signed
Hon. Mohammed Bello El-Rufai
Member.
Kaduna North Federal Constituency
Chairman, Committee on Banking Regulations.
April 7, 2026.
We were raised to move with respect.
I greet people when I walk into a place, I say thank you to anyone for their services, and I try to help strangers when I can. I don’t need an audience to do the right thing.
That’s just how I was raised.
The Reason Frank MBA was disqualified to become IGP:
I am a northerner but I will forever stand for truth, justice and equity. In the hierarchy of the Nigerian Police force, Frank MBA is next in line but he was disqualified because of a particular input in his CV. This input in many CVs has cost Nigerians and pulled us backwards since independence and if you find this input is in your CV, you're automatically disqualified from any position that holds value! This input is called the IGBO. Although people with this qualification mostly prove excellence in every field of life they find themselves, they'll never be allowed leadership positions, which raised questions as follows:
1. Is Nigeria cursed never to receive anything good?
2. Is it a crime to be Igbo?
3. Why hold them to ransom if we don't want them among us?