Yusuf’s Defection: I’ve Never Seen Kwankwaso This Angry

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AbdulMajeed Dan Bilki Kwamanda, a senior figure in the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State, has commented on the recent defection of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) to the APC, describing it as a major betrayal that angered NNPP leader Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso.

In an interview with DCL Hausa, Kwamanda acknowledged that despite Kwankwaso remaining in the NNPP, he still wields considerable political clout capable of challenging APC dominance in Kano.

“If Kwankwaso presents a credible candidate, I can confidently say that even members of the APC will abandon the party,” Kwamanda said, emphasizing that Kano politics values strategy and candidate quality over party labels.

He identified Ahmad Garban Bichi as a strong governorship contender should Kwankwaso decide to run indirectly in the 2027 elections. Kwamanda highlighted Bichi’s respected family background and influence as key factors for potential electoral success.

For the deputy governorship slot, Kwamanda suggested Ibrahim Khalil, former governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), noting his education, popularity, and broad appeal among voters of both genders.

Discussing the emotional fallout of Governor Yusuf’s defection, Kwamanda revealed that it caused unprecedented anger for Kwankwaso:

“In all my life, I have never seen Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso this angry,” he stated, attributing the governor’s move to personal ambition rather than genuine concern for Kano State or its citizens.

The APC chieftain further lamented the growing trend in Nigerian politics where self-interest often overshadows public service, describing modern political competition as increasingly driven by personal ambition and strategic betrayal.