Kwankwaso Slams Kano Governor Over Potential APC Defection

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Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), has publicly criticized reports that Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf may be preparing to join the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing such a move as a betrayal of the party’s collective efforts in the state.

Speaking to NNPP supporters on Saturday, Kwankwaso said the news came as a shock to the party leadership, given the sacrifices made to wrest Kano from APC control.

“This is a lesson for all of us. We believed everyone understood the sacrifices made. We never anticipated such betrayal,” Kwankwaso said.

He noted that the defection, initially scheduled for Monday, appears to have been postponed.

“I heard the decampment was set for Monday, but it seems it has now been delayed,” he added.

Kwankwaso urged party members to intervene, both spiritually and personally, to dissuade the governor from leaving the NNPP.

“We are assigning you a task: continue to pray for them. And if you have contact with them, advise them against this move,” he said.

He also highlighted the potential political repercussions, warning that the defection could erode the hard-won gains of the NNPP in Kano.

“If they proceed, people might argue that Abdullahi Ganduje is better, despite his record,” Kwankwaso remarked.

Describing the situation as particularly painful, the NNPP leader added,

“After all we did to rescue Kano from Ganduje and the APC, you are now handing the governorship back to him free of charge.”

Kwankwaso concluded by emphasizing that the defection has not yet taken place and expressed hope that Governor Yusuf and others involved would reconsider their decision.