The postponement was confirmed in a statement signed by the party’s Director-General of Social Media in Kano State, Adam Said Adam.

According to the statement, the decision followed the recent influx of prominent political figures into the party, which necessitated further consultations and improved preparations.

The State Chairman of the NDC in Kano, Hon. Husaini Isah Mai Riga, explained that the growing number of new entrants made it important to create room for proper planning ahead of the congress.

He said additional time was needed to ensure that the new members are adequately accommodated and that the exercise is conducted in a transparent, inclusive, and orderly manner.

Mai Riga noted that proceeding without proper arrangements could undermine inclusiveness and affect the credibility of the process.

He added that a new date for the congress would be announced after all necessary preparations have been concluded.

The chairman assured members that the postponement was in the overall interest of strengthening the party’s structure in Kano State.

He reaffirmed the leadership’s commitment to building a stronger party and ensuring that all stakeholders are fully involved in the selection of new executives.

Members were urged to remain calm and await further official communication regarding the rescheduled congress date.

Yakasai made the observation in a post on his handle while reacting to the defection of presidential hopefuls Peter Obi and Musa Kwankwaso to the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC).

According to him, the emergence of both the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and NDC as separate opposition platforms could split votes and strengthen the ruling party’s chances in the presidential race.

He described the situation as a “blessing in disguise,” explaining that although many Nigerians had hoped for a united opposition coalition, a single alliance might have faced legal or political obstacles that could have threatened its place on the ballot.

Yakasai argued that having two major opposition platforms may make it more difficult for any authority to sideline both, as doing so could raise concerns about Nigeria’s democratic image.

Tinubu Could Benefit From Divided Opposition

He noted that the most likely scenario is for both ADC and NDC to remain in the race, creating a divided opposition similar to the 2023 presidential election pattern.

According to him, such an outcome would likely favour Tinubu at the presidential level, while both opposition parties could still perform strongly in National Assembly contests, particularly in the North and East.

He suggested that while Tinubu may gain from a split presidential vote, ADC and NDC could secure significant legislative victories across key regions.

Calls for Calm and Possible Future Alliance

Despite his concerns, Yakasai reaffirmed his commitment to the ADC and urged members of both opposition camps to lower tensions and remain open to future collaboration.

He noted that political realities often force unexpected alliances, adding that cooperation between the parties may still become necessary as the 2027 elections approach.