Kwankwaso demands assurances before considering APC move
Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, former Governor of Kano State and leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, has outlined conditions for possibly joining the All Progressives Congress. He emphasized the need for clear guarantees regarding the future of the Kano State government and the welfare of his supporters. At a meeting with party leaders and supporters, Kwankwaso recalled previous experiences of being sidelined after supporting government formation. He insisted that no concrete assurances have been provided so far.
What we know
- Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso said he would only consider joining the APC if there are clear assurances about the Kano State government’s future and the fate of his supporters.
- He highlighted past instances where his group contributed to forming a government but was later abandoned, which led to their exit from the party.
- Kwankwaso stated that, up till now, no one has given him a clear assurance regarding retaining his political structure.
- The meeting was attended by the Deputy Governor, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, Commissioner Yusuf Kofar Mata, NNPP chairman Hon. Hashim Sulaiman Dungurawa, and other top officials who expressed loyalty to Kwankwaso.
- Analysts noted that Kwankwaso’s cautious approach underscores the importance of securing party structures and protecting loyalists’ interests.
