Kwankwaso urges Nigerians to register to vote, join ADC ahead of 2027 polls

Former Kano governor Rabiu Kwankwaso has urged Nigerians both home and abroad to take two decisive steps ahead of forthcoming elections: complete voter registration with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and register with the African Democratic Congress (ADC). He made this appeal in a video clip posted on his official X handle Monday night, April 20, 2026.

Kwankwaso, who serves as ADC chieftain and was the 2023 presidential candidate for the New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP), specifically urged youths to ensure they complete INEC voter registration without delay. Regarding ADC, he described it as 'a political platform endorsed by key opposition leaders plotting President Bola Tinubu’s removal in 2027,' framing both actions as essential for eligible Nigerians in cities, villages, and the diaspora.

This mobilization effort occurs amid opposition positioning of ADC as a vehicle to challenge Tinubu's potential 2027 re-election bid. While INEC voter registration is an ongoing civic requirement, ADC membership involves direct party enrollment. The appeal raises questions about electoral strategy as 2027 approaches: Will you prioritize completing your INEC voter registration, consider ADC membership as part of opposition efforts, or pursue both steps to participate in Nigeria's electoral process?

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/04/21/2027-kwankwaso-makes-two-requests-from-nigerians-home-abroad/