Former Governor of Kano State and national leader of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has endorsed the planned defection of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and other elected officials of the party to the All Progressives Congress (APC), marking a dramatic shift in Kano’s political dynamics.
Kwankwaso made the announcement in a short video that emerged on Facebook on Tuesday and was shared by his media aide, Saifullahi Hassan. The development has generated intense reactions across the state and beyond, with many political observers describing it as a major turning point in Kano politics.
The endorsement represents a significant U-turn by the former governor, who had earlier opposed the defection plan. At the time, Kwankwaso openly criticized Governor Yusuf and other NNPP office holders, accusing them of betraying the mandate freely given to them by the people of Kano under the party’s platform.
His latest stance, however, suggests a possible reconciliation or strategic realignment ahead of future political contests. Analysts believe the move could strengthen the APC’s influence in Kano while reshaping alliances within the NNPP’s stronghold.
As reactions continue to trail the announcement, party loyalists and political stakeholders await further clarification on the terms and implications of the proposed defection, which is expected to have far-reaching consequences for the political landscape of Kano State.
