NNPP, Kwankwaso reject alleged plan by Kano Governor to join APC

Kano State politics has been thrown into fresh tension following reports that Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf may be planning to defect from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), a move strongly opposed by the party’s leadership and its national leader, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso.

The development has reportedly triggered internal disagreements within the NNPP, particularly between supporters of the governor and loyalists of the Kwankwasiyya movement, founded by Kwankwaso.

In a press statement issued on behalf of the NNPP at both the Kano State and national levels, the party said it was fully aware of the unfolding political developments and does not support any defection to the APC.

“We are aware of what is happening here in Kano State concerning some individuals who intend to defect to the APC,” the NNPP Kano State Chairman, Hon. Hashim Suleiman Dungurawa, said.

“I want to make it clear that the Kano State party, the national party, and our national leader, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, together with other party leaders, do not approve of what is happening.”

Dungurawa disclosed that the party had made repeated efforts to persuade those allegedly involved to remain within the NNPP, stressing that the party’s priority remains the interest of Kano residents.

“We did everything within our power to persuade them to be patient and not defect to the APC, because of our responsibility to them and our responsibility to the people of Kano State,” he stated.

He further appealed directly to Governor Yusuf and others allegedly considering defection to reconsider their decision.

“On behalf of all of us collectively, we once again appeal to them, for the sake of Allah and the Prophet, not to leave this party and not to defect to the party we have opposed and which the masses and voters have rejected,” he said.

The NNPP chairman also dismissed allegations that party officials were plotting to pitch the governor against Senator Kwankwaso.

“We have never put anyone against our leader, and if anyone has evidence to the contrary, let them present it,” Dungurawa said.

He urged residents of Kano State to remain calm and go about their lawful activities, while cautioning party members against appending their names to documents allegedly being circulated by what he described as “mischief makers.”

Reacting to the situation, the Director-General of Media and Publicity, Sanusi Bature, acknowledged that there were internal disagreements within the party but declined to comment directly on the defection claims.

“Yes, there are issues within the party, and we are aware of the disagreements,” Bature said. “However, I cannot speak on any matter relating to defection at this time.”

He added that the NNPP leadership was handling the situation internally and urged the public to avoid speculation.

Dungurawa concluded by calling on Kano residents and Nigerians to continue supporting the NNPP and its national leader, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, ahead of future political engagements.

The unfolding crisis is expected to have significant implications for Kano’s political landscape, as alignments ahead of future elections continue to take shape.

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