The leader of the Kwankwasiyya movement and presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has strongly criticized politicians who switch to opposing parties after gaining public support, calling it the greatest political sin.
Kwankwaso made this statement in Kano while welcoming a number of new members from Takai Local Government Area, Kano South, into the NNPP at his residence on Miller Road.
His comments come shortly after several prominent figures—including Senator Abdurrahman Kawu Sumaila and Kabiru Alhassan Rurum, who represents Rano, Kibiya, and Bunkure federal constituency—defected from the NNPP to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
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Reflecting on the journey of the Kwankwasiyya movement, the former Kano State governor recalled its endurance despite numerous efforts to undermine it, particularly in 2015.
“We all know the history of this movement. Unfortunately, in 2015, some individuals joined us with dishonest intentions. They brought disunity and tried to destabilize the movement. But thank God, the movement did not derail,” he said.
Kwankwaso looked back on previous elections, emphasizing that every electoral experience had offered valuable lessons.
“When the 2019 elections came, everyone saw what happened, and the most recent one also taught us valuable lessons,” he added.
He stressed that the Kwankwasiyya movement is rooted in the interests of the people and not motivated by monetary incentives.
“This movement is for the people. It is a movement that right-thinking individuals should reflect on deeply. It’s not about money. Even what happened in Kano South should be taken as a lesson. Some people collected spaghetti and N2,000 to elect someone. But in Kano, the poor stood firm. If it had been left to those selling their votes, the NNPP wouldn’t have won,” he said.
Kwankwaso condemned individuals who, after securing electoral victories through popular support, turned their backs on the people by joining rival parties.
“This is the highest form of betrayal in a democratic setting. I don’t know of any greater political sin than when vulnerable people vote for you—rejecting deceivers and enemies of progress—and you turn around to join those same enemies after winning. Had the people known, they wouldn’t have voted for you,” he stated.
He advised upcoming leaders to learn from Kano’s political history and cautioned them against attempting to weaken the Kwankwasiyya movement.
“Fighting the Kwankwasiyya movement is a grave mistake for any politician. One may not understand until he engages in that fight—and then he’ll realize how tough it is to battle a solid wall,” Kwankwaso said.
He reiterated the movement’s solidarity and its commitment to improving the lives of ordinary citizens.
“Whether you’re in this movement with or without an appointment, whether you got a contract or not, I believe we all are in the right frame of mind and grateful to God. The poor now understand everything, and that’s what brought us to this moment we’re witnessing. Go back to your communities and bring more people on board.
“Let me remind you: this movement is one that favours the people in every aspect. It’s a movement to be proud of. Our constant goal is to uplift the common man,” he said.
Kwankwaso wrapped up by welcoming the new members into the NNPP, expressing confidence that the movement would keep expanding and bringing positive impact to everyone.
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