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According to a report by The Sun on Sunday, June 14, 2026, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement and vice-presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress in the 2027 general elections, has commented on the political direction and internal stability of the All Progressives Congress during an interview granted to the BBC Hausa Service.
He stated that the All Progressives Congress is currently experiencing a decline in its political strength and influence.
According to him, the party’s overall structure and appeal have been weakening over time, making it less attractive to a growing number of political actors and supporters across the country.
He further explained that a significant number of members within the APC are no longer satisfied with developments inside the party.
He suggested that this dissatisfaction has created divisions and uncertainty among its members, with some allegedly considering alternative political alignments.
Kwankwaso was also asked during the interview to assess the comparative electoral strength between the NDC and the APC.
The question focused on how many votes each party could potentially secure nationwide if measured against each other in a general election scenario.
In his response, he referenced the pattern of political support that followed him and his associates through previous party movements.
He explained that when his group initially joined the African Democratic Congress, many supporters accompanied them due to confidence in their leadership.
He added that similar support followed them again when they later moved to the NDC, despite earlier organizational challenges.
He emphasized that this continuity of support reflected a consistent level of trust from his political base, which he believes has remained intact across different party platforms.
His remarks were framed around the idea that political loyalty among his supporters tends to follow leadership direction rather than party labels alone.
He said: “When we joined the ADC, many people followed us because they saw us as a credible alternative. When we later left because of certain challenges and joined the NDC, many of those supporters came with us.”
