Kwankwaso’s defection: To protect democracy — Mark

•Take 2027 polls seriously — Kwankwaso 

•Makes ADC membership card, PVC gate pass to residence,  

THE National Chairman of African Democratic Congress, ADC, Senator David Mark, has said that All Progressive Congress, APC, represented the most dangerous threat to multiparty democracy in the country.

Mark stated this during the reception of the strongman of Kano politics and former governor of the state, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, into the ADC in Kano.

He said the defection of Kwankwaso from the New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, to ADC was not merely a political statement, but a response to the clarion call by well-meaning Nigerians for all opposition leaders to be united and present a common front to protect the country’s democracy, and say no to totalitarian rule in Nigeria.

Personalities who graced the occasion included David Mark; 2023 Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, former National Chairman of APC, Odigie- Oyegun and former speaker of the House of Representatives, Aminu Tambuwal.

Others include former Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola; former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Emeka Ihedioha; former SGF, Babachir Lawal; former Secretary to the Katsina State Government, Dr. Mustapha Muhammad; Kashim Ibrahim Imam and Lawal Daura among others.


Journey to save Nigeria-MARK

Mark said: “Today marks a defining moment in the history of our democracy; it marks a special day in our journey to make Nigeria a better country; and a more united nation. We stand together today, not just as one political party, but as people united to make our dear country Nigeria a better nation. Nigeria, can be better and must work better for all Nigerians.”

Welcoming, Kwankwaso and his supporters to the party, he continued: Today, we have come together in unity of purpose, conviction, and vision. Your coming to ADC is not merely a political statement, it is a deliberate response to the clarion call by well-meaning Nigerians for all opposition leaders to be united and present a common front to protect our democracy.


Danger of APC to democracy

“There is no doubt that the ruling party, the APC, represents the most dangerous threat to multiparty democracy in Nigeria today. At a time when Nigeria should be strengthening her democracy, we are witnessing a dangerous drift to weaken opposition. We are witnessing a steady attempt to concentrate power in an individual and edge our nation toward a one-party state.

“Your joining the ADC represents our collective resolve to align with the people. The ruling party is determined to leave the people with no choice. Nigerians must have a choice. Nigerians must have the right to choose. In a democracy, participation is everything. And anything that is done to close the space on participation is a direct attack on democracy and must be resisted through all lawful means.

“What we are witnessing today is one of those lawful means. It is our way of saying no to totalitarian rule in Nigeria. It is a way of saying, let the people decide. By coming together, we are sending a clear message, that the future of Nigeria cannot be built through domination, it must be built through participation. Leadership cannot be sustained by control; it must be earned through trust.

“We call on all Nigerians, regardless of tribe, religion, region, or political history, to join us. Join us in shaping a nation where leadership is accountable, where governance is people-centered, and where every voice matters. Join us in building a country where the part of the country you come from, or the language you speak, does not limit the opportunities you get."

Take 2027 polls seriously - Kwankwaso

Also speaking,  Kwankwaso urged Nigerians to accord the 2027 general elections all level of seriousness.

This was as asked his supporters to go and register with the ADC and obtain their voters card to enable them to exercise their franchise.

He said henceforth the ADC membership card and PVC would be the gate pass into his Miller road residence.

“The 2027 general elections is a special one. We must attach all level of seriousness to it. For you to understand what I’m talking about, from now, for you to gain entrance into my house you have to present your ADC and INEC voters card as gate pass. Therefore, I urge you to go and ensure you register with the ADC and get voters card,” he said.

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