The New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP) has officially distanced itself from reports indicating that Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, is planning to defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
The party also took the opportunity to reaffirm its unwavering allegiance to its national leader and the founder of the Kwankwasiyya movement, Dr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso.
During a press briefing on Monday, the State NNPP Chairman, Hon. Hashim Dungurawa, condemned the Governor’s rumored move, labeling it a “gross betrayal” of the party’s trust.
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He explicitly stated that Kwankwaso would not be joining any such defection.
Dungurawa further cautioned party members against participating in any administrative actions at the Government House that might facilitate this transition.
In his address, Dungurawa said:“On behalf of the NNPP in Kano State and at the national level, and of all the segments of this blessed movement—such as CRC/Lafiya Jari/Kano Propa/Kwankwasiyya, our teeming youths and women, and patriotic citizens—I wish to inform you that we are aware of the developments in Kano State concerning some individuals who intend to defect to the APC.”
He clarified that the party’s top leadership remains united against the move.
“It is important to make clear that the Kano State party, the national party, and our national leader, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, together with other leaders, do not approve of what is happening. In fact, we did everything within our power to persuade them to be patient and not defect to the APC, because of our responsibility to them and to the people of Kano; however, that has become difficult.”
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The Chairman made a final, impassioned plea to those considering the switch, urging them to remember the voters who rejected the ruling party.
“Therefore, on behalf of all of us collectively, we once again appeal to them, for the sake of Allah and the Prophet, not to leave this party and not to defect to the party that we have opposed and which the masses and other voters have rejected.”
Dungurawa emphasized that the party’s focus should remain on governance and the welfare of the people rather than political maneuvering.
“Our hope is that they will remain in this party to help those who are suffering, and to improve education, agriculture, commerce, and other sectors, as provided for in our party’s constitution.”
He concluded by warning members not to let their names be used to legitimize the rumored defection.
“At this point, I would like to call on no one to have their names mentioned in any document being circulated by mischief-makers. Finally, we call on all the people of Kano State and the nation at large to continue supporting the NNPP and our leader, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, in order to achieve success in the upcoming elections.”
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