Nigeria, Jan. 4 -- Former Kano State Governor and leader of the New Nigeria People's Party (NNPP), Rabiu Kwankwaso, has confirmed that discussions are underway with key opposition figures to join the opposition coalition against the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Speaking in Hausa on Saturday at his Kano residence, Mr Kwankwaso addressed a gathering of supporters amid swirling rumours regarding the imminent defection of Kano Governor Abba Yusuf, along with other elected and appointed officials, to the APC.

"At the national level, talks are ongoing to join an opposition coalition," Mr Kwankwaso stated, drawing a thunderous applause.

"However, I have made it categorically clear that I will onl...