The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) National Secretary Dipo Olayoku said yesterday Rabiu Kwankwaso’s resignation from the party to join the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as a predictable political development was expected.

Speaking on Eagle 102.5 FM, Ilese-Ijebu, he stressed that the move was anticipated rather than abrupt, and reflects the deep divisions that had been quietly shaping the party’s internal dynamics for months.

He noted that the defection, though significant, aligns with earlier warning signs observed within the party’s structure, particularly around issues of alignment, leadership direction, and political survival ahead of the 2027 elections.

He said the departure of Kwankwaso, while impactful, did not come as a shock to the leadership of the party. According to him, internal disagreements in the NNPP over political direction reached a point where coexistence was becoming increasingly difficult.