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  • Tinubu-Kwankwaso alliance talks not unusual, says presidential aide

    Tinubu-Kwankwaso alliance talks not unusual, says presidential aide

    As political manoeuvring intensifies ahead of the 2027 general elections, a senior aide to President Bola Tinubu has said there is nothing unusual or suspicious about the President’s recent meeting with former Kano State governor and NNPP chieftain Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso.

    The meeting, held last week at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, has sparked speculation about a possible alliance between the two political figures.

    Abdulaziz Abdulaziz, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Print Media, said during a television interview on Monday that such engagements are normal in politics and should not be misinterpreted.

    “Politicians talk; it’s not a sin to talk across lines,” Abdulaziz stated. “The President or his allies meeting with Kwankwaso, or vice versa, should not be seen as strange. Politics is about alignment, realignment, and evolving strategies.”

    He recalled that both Tinubu and Kwankwaso served in the National Assembly during the Third Republic and later became governors in 1999—ties that have fostered a long-standing political relationship.

    Analysts view the meeting as part of a broader strategy by Tinubu to strengthen his support base ahead of the next election, particularly in Kano State, which boasts significant electoral value. In 2023, Kwankwaso won 38 out of 44 local governments in Kano with 997,279 votes, while Tinubu polled 517,341 votes in the state.

    Observers suggest that courting Kwankwaso and his Kwankwasiyya movement could help the ruling party counter a growing coalition of opposition forces, including Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi.

    Abdulaziz also addressed recent criticisms from Kwankwaso, who alleged that the Tinubu administration had prioritised road infrastructure projects in the South over the North. The presidential aide dismissed the claims, stating that the administration’s infrastructure agenda is based on national economic priorities rather than regional bias.

    “We should look at things as national projects, not as northern or southern projects,” he stated. “What is important is the economic benefit these roads bring. No one can credibly accuse this government of being unfair to any region.”

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    He specifically mentioned that work is ongoing on the crucial Abuja-Kaduna-Kano expressway, countering Kwankwaso’s claims that the project had been abandoned. He also pointed out the significance of the Sokoto-Badagry road, a major infrastructure undertaking with vast portions in the North, as being comparable in scope and strategic importance to the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road in the South.

    The presidential aide further linked the recent defections of two opposition governors, Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom and Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta, to Tinubu’s inclusive and approachable style of politics, not coercion. He said their decisions reflect the president’s growing influence across party lines.

    “With the president’s door always open and his network of friendships remaining largely intact, it’s no surprise that political leaders are gravitating towards the APC,” Abdulaziz concluded.

    As the race to 2027 heats up, Kwankwaso remains a critical political figure, with both the ruling APC and opposition parties like the PDP, Labour Party, and ADC vying for his support. His next moves, whether within or outside the NNPP, could significantly influence the outcome of the next presidential contest.

  • Umahi to Kwankwaso: apologise to Tinubu, withdraw self-serving claims

    Umahi to Kwankwaso: apologise to Tinubu, withdraw self-serving claims

    The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has refuted the recent claim by former Kano Governor Sen. Rabiu Kwankwaso that the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has marginalised the North in federal road infrastructure projects.

    The Minister described the allegation as “absolutely false, misleading, and self-serving.”

    He urged the former Governor to apologise to the President for misleading Nigerians and retract the unfounded statement, which he described as lacking in both fact and substance.

    Umahi also urged Kwankwaso to rely on the factual information he had provided in the interest of Nigerians and national unity.

    He further appealed to Nigerians to disregard Kwankwaso’s claims, assuring them that President Tinubu remains firmly committed to developing every part of the country with fairness, equity, and the fear of God.

    For emphasis, the Minister challenged anyone with contrary facts regarding the road projects he presented, inviting them to an open debate.

    “To my brother Senator Kwankwaso, you owe our dear President an apology and a duty to withdraw your statement using the information I have provided for the benefit of Nigerians and the unity of the nation.

    “I request the good people of Nigeria to ignore Senator Kwankwaso’s misleading statement and know that President Tinubu is evenly committed to developing every part of this country with fairness, equity, and the fear of God,” he said.

    Accusing Kwankwaso of political opportunism, the Minister said: “This statement, in my view, is part of his struggle, along with a few others, to inherit the impeccable legacy of our late President Muhammadu Buhari.

    “I consider the statement as one made out of desperation and as part of his struggle, along with a few others who believe that they can inherit the impeccable legacy of our dear late President  Muhammadu Buhari, and that the only way available for them towards achieving the same is to be divisive and pretentious. 

    “Trying to be like our late President Buhari cannot be a job of three decades and cannot be done with deceit. 

    “I think our younger generation has such a chance and it must be worked for through hard work, honesty, transparency, and commitment to the unity of our country, a legacy that our late President Buhari achieved in all his life on earth. May God continue to bless his legacies and give him a peaceful rest, Amen”.

    To counter the allegations, Umahi provided updates on major ongoing federal road projects across all six geopolitical zones, emphasizing the Northern region.

    According to him, the four legacy projects of the Tinubu administration include the 750km Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, with 175km under construction; the 1,068km Sokoto-Badagry Superhighway, with 378km ongoing in the North; the 465km Trans-Sahara Highway, with 59km under construction in Ebonyi State; and the Akwanga-Jos-Bauchi-Gombe road, measuring 439km and currently undergoing redesign to rigid pavement.

    “Out of the total length of these legacy projects, the North accounts for 52% while the South has 48%. Within the segments already under construction, the North has 756km ongoing, compared to 409km in the South,” he said.

    He added that Kebbi State alone has 316km under construction and Sokoto has 240km ongoing. In contrast, Lagos has just 220km, “Yet people only mention Lagos-Calabar and ignore the massive work in the North,” Umahi remarked.

    Providing further details, Umahi cited the 275km dualized Sokoto-Gusau-Funtua-Zaria road, part of a 750km corridor being handled by four contractors at ₦824 billion, while also listing the 700km Abuja-Kaduna-Kano road, valued at ₦764 billion.

    Other key Northern projects, according to the Minister, include the 256km BUA Tax Credit road spanning Jigawa, Katsina, and Kano states; the 156km Zaria-Hunkuyi road; the 49km Kano Northern Bypass; the 110km Kano-Maiduguri Section V; and various Dangote Tax Credit roads in Borno State.

    According to him, additional projects in the North include the 76km Malando road in Kebbi; the 250km Benue to 9th Mile road; and the 86km Lokoja-Okene dualization project.

    Turning to Southern Nigeria, Umahi highlighted several completed and ongoing projects, which include the Lagos-Ibadan expressway, the Oyo-Ogbomoso-Ilorin road, and critical repairs on the Third Mainland, Eko, and Carter bridges.

    In the South East, he explained that the Enugu-Onitsha road (107km) is being funded by the MTN Tax Credit Scheme, with an additional 72km stretch undertaken by CBC, adding that the Enugu-Abakaliki road and access roads to the Second Niger Bridge are also under construction, along with the 61km Lokpanta-Enugu road.

    In the South-South, ongoing projects include the Eleme-Onne road, the Eket Bypass, East-West Road Section 2, the Nembe-Brass road, and the Bodo-Bonny road by Julius Berger.

    Umahi announced that a comprehensive list of inherited and ongoing projects would be published shortly. 

    He noted that out of the inherited Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Ltd (NNPCL) Tax Credit projects, the North has 53% while the South has 47%. Of these, the South East receives only 4% and the South West 5%. “Yet the President never complained but continued funding them,” he said.

    Read Also: Presidency to Kwankwaso: Tinubu not neglecting North

    “I have been under pressure from South West stakeholders for major roads like Ibadan-Oyo, Ibadan-Ile Ife-Ilesa, and Ore-Sagamu, but limited funding is a challenge. 

    “The Carter Bridge is so deformed it needs to be demolished. The Third Mainland Bridge is closed to heavy trucks due to underwater defects.”

    “Mr. President has continued to fund critical projects irrespective of region. These are all part of our economic corridors. I will publish details of ongoing projects above ₦20 billion next week,” Umahi said.

    Lamenting the situation, Umahi accused certain political figures of deliberately spreading falsehoods for political gain, saying, “Unfortunately, some political leaders aim only to deceive Nigerians and gain political favour instead of promoting unity.”

    The Minister, however, challenged anyone with contrary facts to an open debate, saying, “I am ready to explain further and even face a public debate to set the record straight.

    “I repeat, Senator Kwankwaso should apologize to President Tinubu and Nigerians. His claim is not backed by facts. Let the truth be known. Let us focus on building a united and developed Nigeria. The facts are there for everyone to see.”

  • Presidency counters Kwankwaso’s criticism, lists dozens of Tinubu-era projects in North

    Presidency counters Kwankwaso’s criticism, lists dozens of Tinubu-era projects in North

    The Presidency has strongly rebutted recent claims by former Kano Governor and 2023 NNPP presidential candidate, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, that the Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration is concentrating federal projects in the South at the expense of the North.

    In a detailed post on his verified X handle, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communication, Mr. Sunday Dare, described the allegations as “wrong,” stressing that Northern Nigeria has benefitted from an expansive slate of federal projects under President Tinubu’s administration across sectors such as roads, rail, energy, health, agriculture, and education.

    “Senator Kwankwaso. You are wrong. North not neglected. President Tinubu has the North covered,” Dare declared in the Friday post, which was accompanied by a comprehensive list of ongoing and completed projects across the northern geopolitical zones.

    Among key infrastructure efforts cited are major expressways including the Abuja-Kaduna-Kano expressway; Sokoto-Zamfara-Katsina expressway; and sections of the Sokoto-Badagry superhighway. Several roads linking key northern towns — such as Zaria, Funtua, Gusau, Sokoto, Maiduguri, Lafia, and Gaya — are either under construction or undergoing rehabilitation.

    In the agriculture sector, Dare highlighted programmes such as the $158.15 million Agriculture Value Chain Programme targeting nine northern states, the Kolmani Integrated Development Project in Bauchi and Gombe, and the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL), a World Bank–backed environmental initiative.

    He also referenced the revitalisation of irrigation schemes like the Kano River Project, which was commissioned in 2023 and is fully operational under the Tinubu administration.

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    The health sector also featured prominently in the rebuttal, with Dare naming teaching hospitals and diagnostic centres in Zaria, Jos, Katsina, Sokoto, Ilorin, Bauchi, and Yobe, among others. 

    According to him, more than 1,000 primary health centres across the North are also being reinvigorated as part of the Renewed Hope Agenda.

    On energy and gas infrastructure, the statement underscored the 614km Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano (AKK) Gas Pipeline, the Gwagwalada Power Plant in the FCT, and the proposed 50MW ABIBA Solar Power Station in Kaduna State.

    Major rail projects such as the 203km Kaduna–Kano rail line, the 285km Kano–Maradi railway, and a ₦100 billion allocation for a Kaduna Light Rail System were also presented as evidence of federal investment in northern transportation.

    Also listed were the ongoing rehabilitation of the Abuja Metro Line and development of inland trade infrastructure through the Trans-Sahara Trade Corridor linking Calabar through Nasarawa and the North.

    Dare further pointed to national programmes and institutions like the reinvigorated National Agency for the Great Green Wall and the Nigeria Erosion and Watershed Management Project (NEWMAP), both of which are focused on environmental challenges peculiar to the North.

    “These are just samplers — tangible evidence of a government actively developing all regions without bias,” the presidential aide said.

    The statement concluded with a pointed reminder that all the listed projects have either commenced or progressed significantly within the first two years of President Tinubu’s tenure.

  • Why APC must woo Kwankwaso back: A Northern force too potent to ignore

    Why APC must woo Kwankwaso back: A Northern force too potent to ignore

    By: Goni Mustapha 

    As Nigeria gently edges closer to the decisive threshold of 2027, the political atmosphere is already thick with permutations, alliances, and shadowboxing. At the heart of the emerging northern narrative stands one man whose presence is as towering as it is undeniable — Engineer Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso. In a region as complex and electorally consequential as Northern Nigeria, Kwankwaso’s influence is not just a factor. It is the factor. If the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is to make meaningful inroads into the northern strongholds and maintain a firm grip on power, it must face reality — and that reality spells K-W-A-N-K-W-A-S-O.

    Kwankwaso is not merely a politician; he is a phenomenon. In the arid landscapes of Kano and across the Sahelian belt of Nigeria’s northern plains, he is regarded with almost mythical reverence. His name resonates from the muddy alleys of Kurna Asabe to the sun-scorched farmlands of Katsina. To the talakawa (commoners), he is not just a leader — he is Mai Gida, the man who never abandoned them, the red-capped crusader who speaks their language, walks their path, and shares their pain.

    For a party that seeks to maintain dominance in the country’s northern region, it is impossible to overlook a figure who commands the hearts and loyalty of millions. The APC, though still the dominant national party, cannot afford the luxury of complacency — not with the rising tide of discontent, economic challenges, and fraying internal cohesion. To consolidate power and neutralize any looming threat from rival camps, the ruling party must do more than watch from the sidelines. It must act — deliberately, strategically, and humbly. And part of that action must involve extending an olive branch to Engineer Kwankwaso.

    The power of the Red Cap

    What sets Kwankwaso apart is not just his political experience — which spans over three decades — but his grassroots machinery that has been tested and trusted in the furnace of northern politics. The Kwankwasiyya Movement is not a symbolic group of admirers; it is an army of believers. With unmatched organizational depth, visible branding, and ideological loyalty, the Kwankwasiyya movement is Nigeria’s closest model to a people-powered revolution within a democratic framework. From the motorcyclist to the university professor, his followers cut across age, education, and class. Their red caps are not just fashion statements — they are worn as badges of faith, loyalty, and resistance against political betrayal.

    The APC leadership must be reminded: political power is not won solely in Abuja boardrooms or elite dinner tables. It is built in the dusty, sunburnt streets of Kano, the rural courtyards of Jigawa, and the crowded mosques of Zaria. That is where Kwankwaso reigns.

    Tinubu’s 2027 Bid and the Kwankwaso Variable

    President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is no stranger to the chessboard of Nigerian politics. His 2023 victory was a culmination of decades of strategic planning, political alliance-building, and relentless ambition. Yet, even he would agree that 2027 will be an uphill climb. The post-2023 electoral landscape has left the APC fractured in pockets and bruised in spirit. With the PDP regrouping and the Labour Party slowly extending its reach, the party must circle its wagons and fortify its base.

    In this context, Kwankwaso is not just a desirable ally — he is a necessary one.

    His participation in the 2023 elections under the NNPP not only reshaped the political outcome in Kano, but also exposed the vulnerabilities of the APC in the region. The fact that the NNPP, a party with minimal national structure, could sweep Kano State under Kwankwaso’s direction, should serve as a wake-up call. Kano, with over five million registered voters, is too strategic to be left in opposition hands. And there is only one man capable of delivering it on a silver platter — Kwankwaso.

    Mending Old Fences, Building New Bridges

    Some would argue that political bridges between Kwankwaso and the APC were once burned beyond repair. But history tells us otherwise. Nigerian politics is a dance of shifting alliances and redefined relationships. Enemies today are allies tomorrow. After all, was it not Tinubu who once realigned with former adversaries to build the formidable APC? Was it not Kwankwaso who left the PDP to help birth that same APC in 2013 before his eventual exit?

    Reconciliation is not weakness. It is statesmanship.

     This point was eloquently echoed by Vice President Senator Kashim Shettima during a recent book presentation by former Minister of Justice, Mohammed Bello Adoke. In a moment of subtle diplomacy wrapped in praise, Shettima referred to Kwankwaso as the “fire-spitting leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement”, extolling the former governor’s charisma and political might. In what appeared to be a deliberate olive branch, he hailed him as “Kwankwaso of NNPP/APP/APC” and went on to state: “We are all one.” This phrase — simple yet profound — symbolized a clear message: the door is open. “What binds us together surpasses whatever divides us,” the Vice President noted, in what many analysts interpreted as a strategic overture to bring Kwankwaso back into the APC fold.

    Such recognition from a figure as highly placed as Shettima underscores Kwankwaso’s political weight and hints at the growing consensus within APC that the party cannot afford to leave such influence outside its gates. Perhaps it is his vast following, strategic intelligence, and unmatched connection with the grassroots that puts Kwankwaso a step ahead of any politician in the region.

    A Rallying Call for Strategic Inclusion

    To ignore Kwankwaso is to gamble with the future. The APC must not allow ego or old rivalries to blind its vision. The party needs the vigor of his voice, the weight of his followership, and the reach of his political network. With Kwankwaso back under the APC umbrella, a North-West consolidation becomes a real prospect, not just a dream.

    This is not the time for overconfidence. It is a season to embrace strength where it exists and forge alliances where possible. The beauty of democracy lies in diversity, and no party has ever succeeded by alienating powerful constituencies.

    Let this then be a rallying call to the APC hierarchy: Facify Kwankwaso — not out of desperation, but out of wisdom. Let this not be a tale of missed opportunity or a tragic repeat of 2023’s miscalculations. Let this be the moment the ruling party opened its arms, reimagined its strategy, and expanded its tent.

    In Conclusion: When the Eagle Soars, Let the Falcon Fly

    Kwankwaso is a falcon whose wingspan covers the entire northern political skyline. He is not a man that can be ignored. He is a movement, a mindset, and a manifestation of the northern soul. The APC must rise above internal misgivings and do what is politically right — not just for its survival, but for national cohesion.

    It is time for the eagle (APC) to fly higher, but even the eagle needs companions in the sky. In Kwankwaso, the party has a falcon whose altitude could direct the wind in 2027. Let the ruling party reach out, negotiate with grace, and welcome him back — not just into the party, but into the future.

    Goni Mustapha, writes from Maiduguri

  • Kwankwaso: his life was marked by decades of public service, sacrifice

    Kwankwaso: his life was marked by decades of public service, sacrifice

    Former Governor of Kano State, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has expressed sadness over the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari. He described it as a loss to Nigeria.

    In a personally-signed condolence message yesterday, Kwankwaso said Buhari’s life was marked by decades of public service and sacrifice, both as a military leader and democratically-elected President.

    “I received the news of former President Buhari’s passing with profound shock,” Kwankwaso said.

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    He extended condolences to Buhari’s family, the government and people of Katsina State, and the entire nation.

    Kwankwaso acknowledged Buhari’s contributions to Nigeria’s unity, stability and development, and prayed that Allah forgive his shortcomings and grant him eternal peace.

    “This is a difficult moment for our nation as we mourn a leader who devoted many years of his life to serving our country,” he added.

  • 2027: Kwankwaso currently has no platform to run against Tinubu — NNPP

    2027: Kwankwaso currently has no platform to run against Tinubu — NNPP

    The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) says its 2023 presidential candidate, Sen. Rabiu Kwankwaso do not have its platform for contest against President Bola Tinubu and or  any other  presidential  candidate at the moment in 2027.

    The NNPP  National Chairman,  Dr Agbo Major made this known in a statement on Saturday.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that  Major was speaking on the backdrop of claims by Elder Buba Galadima that Kwankwaso will stay and run for presidency on the NNPP platform.

    Galadima, who claimed that there is no evidence that Kwankwaso is joining the All Progressives Congress as speculated, said they would “strategically stay in the NNPP until the whistle is blown for 2027  politics”  urging Nigerians to support Kwankwaso to take over as president.

    Agbo stated that the NNPP platform is closed to Kwankwaso and Galadima, who had long been expelled from its fold for anti party activities.

    ‘The NNPP had long expelled Kwankwaso and Galadima and so,  they no longer speak for us nor can they use our platform for any political contest.

    “Our Memorandum of Understanding with the Kwankwasiya Movement, led by Kwankwaso ended shortly after the 2023 presidential election.

    “We cannot even allow Kwankwaso for whatever reason to return on the NNPP fold because of the problems and internal wranglings he created for us.

    “Kwankwaso  led us into unnecessary litigations and even changed our party logo to the Kwankwasiya logo, all in an attempt to hijack the leadership of the party.

    “It was the Court’s interventions that led to INEC changing back to our Logo that they submitted after a Kangaroo convention in Abuja,” he said .

    He said that Kwankwaso must be counting on another free ticket like he got for the 2023 presidential election but it would not happen again.

    “Certainly, Kwankwaso  can never join any political party where he will not have the chance of leadership.

    “Kwankwaso and his group remain expelled and we will not readmit them because they betrayed our trust massively.

    “He does not have the pedigree to match President Tinubu in any contest and so his ambition is dead on arrival,” he said.

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    The NNPP chairman insisted that though it is Kwankwaso’s right as a Nigerian to seek to contest for any office, he should do so without getting the party involved in any of his antagonisms against the President.

    He disclosed that the NNPP is being approached by some intending aspirants and  shall dwell on that at the appropriate time.

    “Whoever will emerge as the NNPP 2027 presidential candidate will do so, following due process and constitutionality.

    “We will no longer handover our ticket on a platter of gold, and definitely not to someone who betrayed our trust and is no longer on the party,” Major  added.

    He urged Nigerians to disregard utterances against the Presidency and APC by Kwankwaso and his group,  claiming they are speaking  for the  NNPP.

    “The NNPP as a party believes in constructive criticisms of issues and not against personalities or other political parties. We advise Kwankwaso to float his own party and use it for his own agenda.

    “NNPP has moved on and can’t be dragged into unnecessary controversies again,” he added. (NAN)

  • 2027: Return to APC, TNN urges Kwankwaso

    2027: Return to APC, TNN urges Kwankwaso

    A group of Nigerian professionals at home and in the diaspora under the aegis of Tinubu Nigeria Network (TNN) has urged former governor of Kano State, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, to return to the All Progressives Congress (APC).

    The group believes Kwankwaso should be part of efforts to rebuild the party ahead of the 2027 elections.

    In a statement by its Director General, Hon. Ayokunle Olusola, TNN described Kwankwaso as a distinguished public servant, whose tenure as governor, Senator and Minister of Defence remains a model of progressive leadership. 

    Read Also: Kwankwaso denies saying Tinubu asked him to join APC

    “As a group that is committed to the Renewed Hope agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, it is on record that Dr.  Kwankwaso is one of the founding fathers of the APC and his transformative policies, particularly in education and youth development, have left a lasting legacy in Kano and beyond.

    “As one of the founding members of the APC and a committed progressive, we believe the time is ripe for Dr. Kwankwaso to reunite with the party and align with President Tinubu’s visionary leadership for a new Nigeria. 

    “His experience, national appeal, and political network remain critical to our nation’s democratic and developmental advancement.

    “We are confident that his return will energise the party, strengthen unity, and potentially bring with him key stakeholders and elected officials, including the Governor of Kano State.

    “Your Excellency, the APC is your home. The doors are open. 

    “Nigeria needs your voice and your leadership now more than ever. We are waiting,” TNN stated.

  • Kwankwaso denies saying Tinubu asked him to join APC

    Kwankwaso denies saying Tinubu asked him to join APC

    The national leader of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Dr. Rabiu Kwankwaso, yesterday dismissed as false a social media report quoting him as saying that President Bola Tinubu  reached out to him for the purpose of rejoining the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 election.

    The social media report had also claimed that Kwankwaso declined the alleged invitation from the President, opting instead to “collaborate with like-minded patriots nationwide to establish a broad-based political movement aimed at challenging the status quo in 2027.”

    The former governor of Kano State said on his X handle @KwankwasoRM that the statement was untrue.

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    His words: “My attention has been drawn to a statement purportedly stating my position on the recurring political realignments in Nigeria.

    “I wish to categorically state that such statements are false, unfounded and products of political mischief.

    “I have refrained from commenting on contemporary political events and I will continue to do so for the time being.

    “In this regard, I urge the public to only engage statements that come from my public handles and other official sources. – RMK”

  • Kwankwaso: Defectors to APC will regret betraying Kwankwasiyya

    Kwankwaso: Defectors to APC will regret betraying Kwankwasiyya

    The national leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement and former Kano State Governor, Senator Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso, has condemned the defection of some top members of the New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP) in Kano to the All Progressives Congress (APC), accusing them of turning their backs on the ideals and loyalty of the movement.

    He made this known while addressing a gathering of supporters from Takai Local Government Area who refused to join the APC at his Miller Road residence in Kano on Friday.

    The former governor’s comments follow the defection of Senator Abdulrahman Kawu, representing Kano South Senatorial District, along with several federal lawmakers from the state, to the APC.

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    He said, “Kano South is a lesson. Voters rejected superghetti, N200 and Atamfa (wrappers) and were patient to vote for the NNPP.

    “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.”

    The former governor commended the returning members for having the courage to retrace their steps, describing their decision as a reaffirmation of loyalty to the movement. He also warned that those who abandoned the Kwankwasiyya cause would come to regret their actions in due time.

  • We’ll welcome Kwankwaso if he decides to join us – Ganduje

    We’ll welcome Kwankwaso if he decides to join us – Ganduje

    The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Abdullahi Ganduje, has said that the party will welcome Rabiu Kwankwaso, a former Kano Governor if he decides to join.

    Speaking to news reporters after receiving Alhaji Yusuf Ata, Minister of State, Housing and Urban Development, Ganduje said:” The APC is deepening and widening democracy in the country.

    ”Kwankwaso is a fish out of water, trying to find its way back into the waters.

    “We cannot say we can’t accommodate him, because a friend in need is a friend indeed.

    “We don’t want to leave him completely abandoned, we can still have him in, if he wants to join us”.

    “When you see your son running to where he would get shelter and you are a big brother in a big home, I think it is morally right to accommodate him.

    “So, we cannot say we cannot accommodate him,” Ganduje stressed.

    In 2023, Kwankwaso ran for the Presidency under the platform of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) receiving 6.23% of the vote.

    Ata, who is a former Kano Speaker, stated that his reason for visiting Ganduje was to appreciate him and give his support for what the President Bola Tinubu-led administration is doing in Kano State.

    “We are strongly behind Tinubu, and we are working round the clock to ensure we deliver Kano State in 2027,” he said.

    Speaking on the ‘Kwankwasiyya movement”, Ata said the Kwankwasiyya red cap era was becoming a thing of the past in the state.

    ”For me, I will not want the former Kano State governor to be welcomed into the APC fold. But I have no choice if our national chairman decides to have him on board,” Ata said.