Mr Inuwa's departure followed months of internal disputes within the ADC in Katsina over the party's leadership and the process used to select candidates for the 2027 elections.

Two prominent ADC governorship aspirants, Mustapha Inuwa and Lawal Daura, have dumped the party in Katsina, sparking political realignments ahead of 2027.

Mr Inuwa's departure followed months of internal disputes within the ADC in Katsina over the party's leadership and the process used to select candidates for the 2027 elections.