Kwankwasiyya Movement suffers major blow as hundreds of NNPP members defect to APC in Kano

Rabiu Kwankwaso, leader, Kwankwasiyya Movement

A major political shakeup is underway in Kano State, Nigeria, as hundreds of members from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) have defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC).

This mass defection is attributed to the members’ growing disillusionment with the leadership style of the Kwankwasiyya Movement.

The APC National Chairman, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, welcomed the defectors, predicting that more NNPP lawmakers, including senators and House of Representatives members, will soon join the APC.

This development may potentially alter the political landscape of Kano State, especially with the 2027 elections on the horizon.

Rep. Alhassan Ado Doguwa, Chairman of the House Committee on Petroleum Resources (Upstream), has confidently stated that the APC will defeat the NNPP in the 2027 elections, even predicting that the results will be in the APC’s favoir before 1 p.m. on election day.

The defection of hundreds of NNPP members to the APC is a significant blow to the Kwankwasiyya Movement, which has been a dominant force in Kano State politics.

The Movement’s leadership style has been criticized by many, leading to a growing sense of disillusionment among its members.

The APC, on the other hand, has been working to strengthen its presence in Kano State.

The party has been engaging with stakeholders and building alliances with other political groups.

The defection of hundreds of NNPP members is a major boost to the APC’s efforts and may potentially give the party an upper hand in the 2027 elections.

The implications of this defection are far-reaching. It may lead to a shift in the balance of power in Kano State, potentially altering the outcome of future elections. The APC’s gain may also lead to a decline in the influence of the Kwankwasiyya Movement, which has been a major player in Kano State politics.

The NNPP has yet to respond to the defection of its members.

However, the party’s leadership has been criticized for its handling of internal conflicts and its inability to address the concerns of its members.

The defection may be a wake-up call for the party’s leadership to re-examine its strategies and address the concerns of its members.