Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, the National Leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) and former Governor of Kano State, has stated that he is open to joining the All Progressives Congress (APC), but only if the welfare of his supporters and the stability of the Kano State government are guaranteed.
Speaking on Wednesday at his Miller Road residence in Kano, Kwankwaso addressed a gathering of supporters from Rano and Dawakin Tofa Local Government Areas. He emphasized that any potential defection must include clear protections for the current political structure in the state.
“I didn’t say I won’t join the APC, but we must first be assured of the future of the Kano State government,” Kwankwaso told the crowd. “What will be the fate of our lawmakers and other supporters before we agree to defect?”
The former governor expressed caution, citing past experiences where his faction helped form a government only to be sidelined later. “In the past, we contributed to forming the government, but we were abandoned. That was why we left. Have they changed their position toward us? Everyone knows the role we played,” he added.
Kwankwaso noted that, as of now, no concrete guarantees have been offered regarding the retention of the party’s political structure or the security of his loyalists.
The meeting was attended by high-ranking officials, including Deputy Governor Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo and State NNPP Chairman Hon. Hashim Sulaiman Dungurawa, signaling a unified front amidst rumors that Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf might also be considering a move to the APC.
Analysts suggest Kwankwaso’s cautious approach is a strategic move to safeguard his “Kwankwasiyya” movement ahead of the 2027 general elections.
