Leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement and former Kano State governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has disclosed that his political bloc accepted a reduced share in the power-sharing arrangement within the African Democratic Congress in order to promote unity and inclusiveness.
Speaking to supporters in Kano over the weekend, Kwankwaso revealed that although his group—comprising former members of the New Nigeria Peoples Party—was initially offered up to 80 per cent of positions within the party structure, they opted instead for a 60–40 arrangement.
According to him, the decision was deliberate and aimed at encouraging broader participation and accommodating other stakeholders within the party.
He noted that the move aligns with a similar approach adopted in the past when his group transitioned from the Peoples Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress, where a comparable sharing formula was implemented.
Kwankwaso further stated that members of the Kwankwasiyya Movement currently occupy key leadership positions across the 44 Local Government Areas in Kano State, including chairmanship roles.
However, he acknowledged that some positions were later relinquished following concerns raised by other party stakeholders.
He disclosed that the group had conceded 10 out of the 44 local government positions to address complaints and maintain internal balance.
The former governor urged members to exercise patience and avoid unnecessary pressure in the allocation of positions, stressing that inclusiveness and stability remain critical to the party’s growth ahead of future elections.
