Kwankwaso reacts to Kano lawmakers defection to APC, says they ‘ll regret abandoning Movement

Senator Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso, former Kano State Governor and leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement, has expressed strong disapproval over the recent defection of prominent New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP) members in Kano State to the All Progressives Congress (APC). He accused them of betraying the core values and loyalty that the Kwankwasiyya Movement stands for.

According to report from Vanguard, speaking at his residence on Miller Road in Kano, Kwankwaso addressed a group of steadfast supporters from Takai Local Government Area who chose to remain with the NNPP despite pressure to defect.

His remarks came in response to the defection of Senator Abdulrahman Kawu, representing Kano South, along with other federal lawmakers, to the APC.

Kwankwaso used the example of Kano South to illustrate the people’s dedication to the NNPP, noting that voters there rejected material incentives such as food items and clothing in favour of standing with the party.

He emphasised that the electorate showed resilience and loyalty by refusing bribes and voting for what they believed in.

According to him, the real betrayal came not from the voters but from elected officials who turned their backs on the party and the people who put them in office.

He criticised these defectors for prioritizing personal gain over the interests of the masses.

According to Kwankwaso, abandoning the NNPP after benefiting from its platform is one of the gravest political offenses.

He described such behaviour as the ultimate form of disloyalty and selfishness, accusing the defectors of being more concerned with enriching themselves and their families than serving the people.

Despite the defections, Kwankwaso praised those who chose to return to the Kwankwasiyya Movement, calling their decision an honourable act that reinforces their commitment to the cause.

He assured them that their loyalty would be remembered and valued, unlike those who left for short-term advantages.

He noted that those who abandoned the Movement would ultimately regret their decisions, as they had forsaken the trust and support of the very people who once believed in them.

This development comes amid growing political shifts in Kano and raises questions about party loyalty and the future strength of the NNPP in the state.