”My move to ADC is not about Atiku, but to rescue Nigeria” – Ibrahim Little

A prominent politician in Kano State, Alhaji Ibrahim Ali Amin, popularly known as Ibrahim Little, has revealed that his recent decision to join a new political coalition movement, the ADC, has nothing to do with his personal relationship with former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, but rather a patriotic move to rescue Nigeria from worsening leadership and governance failure.

In an exclusive interview with SolaceBase on Friday in Kano, the seasoned politician said his political journey has always been driven by the need to support platforms that can genuinely bring progress to Nigeria and his home state of Kano.

“If you look into my political history, you will understand that I always join any party I believe will bring development to my state and the country.”

However, Little said the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has also lost its values and is currently in disarray due to persistent internal crisis and lack of leadership direction.

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“The PDP is no longer functioning as a cohesive political platform. Leadership tussles has destroyed the party’s internal unity. There is no respect for internal democracy, and the principles the party was founded on have been disregarded. I can no longer associate with such a party in good conscience,” he stated.

He disclosed that his current political engagement is now with the coalition movement at ADC aimed at rebuilding the country and restoring democratic values.

He dismissed speculations that his move was influenced by Atiku Abubakar, describing their relationship as personal, not political.

“This has nothing to do with Atiku. There was a time we were in the same party and I left while he stayed. Even father and son can be in different parties. This coalition is not about individuals, it is about saving Nigeria,” he said.

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Little criticized the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), accusing it of failing the Nigerian people on key fronts, including security, healthcare, education, and poverty alleviation.

“Under APC, poverty is killing people, the health system is bad, insecurity is everywhere, and the education system is collapsing. That’s why I joined the coalition. We want to rescue Nigerians from leadership that has impoverished the people,” he added.

He praised the manifesto of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), which he says offers real solutions for Nigerians, and hinted at the possibility of contesting for political office if the opportunity arises.

“I am in politics not just for survival, but to contribute to solving the challenges in Kano and Nigeria. What makes me sad is waking up to see households with no food to feed their families, and youths—both educated and uneducated—roaming jobless. In Kano, many have turned to drugs because of joblessness. If I get the chance, I will contest, so I can help bring change,” he said.

Little, a former gubernatorial aspirant, also promised to prioritize free education and healthcare, recalling how he personally benefited from government-funded education from primary school to university level.

“Education is key. I enjoyed free and quality education with scholarships. That’s the kind of leadership I want to offer. I’m not saying infrastructure is not important, but let’s build people first,” he emphasized.

Describing Kano as a potential economic powerhouse, Little pointed out that the state—with a population exceeding 20 million—has the human and economic capacity to attract foreign investment and boost local businesses.

“Some countries don’t even have the population of Kano. If we empower businesses and attract foreign investments, we can build a thriving economy. Kano should be treated like a country on its own,” he concluded.