Former Kano State Governor and National Leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement, Senator Rabi’u Kwankwaso, has criticized the recent defection of some New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP) members in Kano State to the All Progressives Congress (APC), calling their move a betrayal of both the party and the movement.
Kwankwaso expressed his disappointment on Friday evening at his Miller Road residence in Kano while addressing hundreds of loyal supporters from Takai Local Government Area who resisted pressure to follow the defectors to the APC.
Among those who recently switched allegiance is Senator Abdulrahman Kawu, representing Kano South Senatorial District, along with several federal lawmakers from the state.
Without mentioning names, Kwankwaso said, “Kano South is a lesson. Voters rejected superghetti, N200 and Atamfa (wrappers) and were patient to vote for the NNPP.”
He added, “But those who won the election among us decided to abandon the masses and join those who do not have the masses at heart but are only after what they will get for themselves and their families. There is no worse political sin than leaving the party that gave you the opportunity and support but later you abandoned the party. This is the highest level of betrayal,” Kwankwaso said.
He urged young people to be cautious of such politicians, asserting that their actions are driven by personal interests rather than the welfare of the public.
The former governor praised the returning supporters for their decision to stay with NNPP, stating that anyone who betrays the Kwankwasiyya movement will eventually regret it.
“Fighting Kwankwasiyya is not an easy task, they will not know until when they engage in the fight,” he warned.
Also speaking at the gathering, state NNPP Chairman Hashimu Dungurawa commended the returning members and assured them of equal treatment within the party.
The event was attended by key party figures, including Senator Rufai Sani Hanga (Kano Central), former Commissioner of Religious Affairs Falali, and Chairman of Takai Local Government, Ibrahim Faruruwa, among others.
What you should know
Senator Rabi’u Kwankwaso, founder of the Kwankwasiyya Movement, has denounced the defection of NNPP lawmakers to the APC, branding it an act of betrayal.
He praised loyal supporters and reaffirmed that those who turn against the movement will face consequences for their actions.
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