Speaking during an interview on Symfoni TV, Nwosu alleged that Kwankwaso initially showed little commitment to the coalition project because his focus was on negotiations with those currently in power.
According to him, leaders within the ADC repeatedly reached out to the former Kano State governor in an effort to bring him fully into the coalition discussions, but his attention remained elsewhere.
Nwosu stated that Kwankwaso only moved closer to the coalition after his political calculations reportedly failed to produce the expected outcome within the APC.
He further claimed that the situation became more difficult for the former presidential candidate after one of his governors allegedly aligned with the ruling party, leaving him with limited political options.
According to Nwosu, “All along, when the chairman and other leaders would send people to Kwankwaso, he was more interested in negotiating with those in power.
It was when that finally failed, and then his governor joined them, that he had no more option. And he came into the coalition.”
The former ADC chairman also spoke about the influence both Kwankwaso and Peter Obi had while they were associated with the party.
He acknowledged that their presence contributed significantly to the growth and visibility of the ADC during that period.
Nwosu particularly highlighted Obi’s impact on party membership, claiming that the former Labour Party presidential candidate helped attract at least 500,000 new registrations to the ADC before his eventual departure from the platform.
Despite their exits, however, Nwosu insisted that the ADC has continued to expand and strengthen politically.
He argued that rather than weakening the party, the departure of prominent figures such as Obi and Kwankwaso created an opportunity for the ADC to rebuild and broaden its support base across the country.
According to him, the party has recorded more than one million new registrations since both politicians left, a development he described as evidence that the coalition movement remains active and attractive to Nigerians seeking an alternative political platform ahead of future elections.
The comments come amid ongoing political realignments and coalition discussions involving opposition figures positioning themselves ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Observers believe the growing movement among opposition leaders could significantly reshape Nigeria’s political landscape in the coming years.
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