Former Kano State governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has clarified that his decision to leave the African Democratic Congress was not driven by any disagreement with former vice president Atiku Abubakar.

Speaking during an appearance on Arise Television’s Prime Time programme on Monday, Kwankwaso explained that both he and Peter Obi chose to leave the ADC because of unresolved internal challenges within the party.

According to the former governor, the issues affecting the party were significant enough to raise concerns about its ability to successfully field candidates in future elections. He noted that politics often requires flexibility and careful strategic decisions.

Kwankwaso stated that their exit should not be interpreted as a political confrontation with Atiku or any other opposition leader.

“Peter Obi himself decided to leave ADC not because we are fighting with Atiku Abubakar or anybody there. We decided to leave that party because we realized that there are some issues as it stands now,” he said.

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The former presidential aspirant further disclosed that the ADC currently faces three major internal problems, which he believes may be difficult to resolve in time for future electoral contests.

While he did not provide full details of the alleged issues, his comments suggest growing concerns over the party’s internal structure and readiness ahead of upcoming political activities.

Kwankwaso emphasized that political competition should not be mistaken for personal hostility. He reflected on his past political experiences with Atiku and other leading politicians, pointing out that alliances and rivalries in politics often change over time.

Recalling the 2015 presidential primary election, he explained that several political figures contested together without personal conflict.

“Buhari was number one, I was number two, he was number three, Rochas Okorocha was number four, and late Isaiah was number five,” he recalled.

He also referenced the 2019 elections, noting that despite previous competition, he later worked closely with Atiku by coordinating campaign efforts in Northern Nigeria.

Kwankwaso stressed that politics should be viewed as a democratic process rather than a personal battle.

“Politics is just like a game. I’m not fighting anybody, and I’m not expecting anybody to fight me,” he added.

The comments come amid ongoing realignments within Nigeria’s opposition landscape as major political figures continue consultations ahead of future elections. Observers believe the movement of influential politicians such as Kwankwaso and Obi could significantly reshape opposition strategies in the coming years.