A former Deputy Governor of Kano State, Hafizu Abubakar, has asserted that former presidential candidate, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, is not the originator of the Kwankwasiyya Movement, contrary to popular belief.
Abubakar made the statement while addressing guests at an event held at the Kano Government House, where 600 motorcycles were distributed to social media influencers.
According to him, the Kwankwasiyya Movement was conceived by himself and five other individuals, adding that the initiative was designed to support Kwankwaso’s first term in office by addressing early political challenges encountered within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
He explained that the Movement was created as a strategic response to internal party opposition, aimed at strengthening political support rather than establishing a separate political platform.
Abubakar further stated that both the Movement’s name and its iconic red cap symbol were not Kwankwaso’s ideas. He revealed that he personally suggested the name “Kwankwasiyya,” while the red cap concept emerged during a political engagement in Gwale Local Government Area several years ago.
Recalling the formative stages, he said the founding members agreed that building a strong political movement was more effective than forming a new party, especially in navigating the political realities and resistance within the PDP.
However, Abubakar expressed deep disappointment over what he described as the distortion of the Movement’s history and the hijacking of its original narrative.
He likened their experience to a group of builders who jointly constructed a house, invited someone to occupy it, and were later accused of betrayal and forcefully driven out.
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