
Kwankwaso denies talks of joining APC, NNPP insists
Rabiu Kwankwaso has rejected claims that he negotiated to defect to the APC. The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) stated that their National Leader never discussed joining the APC with President Bola Tinubu. NNPP’s spokesperson, Ladipo Johnson, emphasized that these reports are false and intended to discredit Kwankwaso. The party maintains that Kwankwaso remains committed to his current political path.
What we know
- The NNPP dismissed reports that Rabiu Kwankwaso negotiated to defect to the APC.
- The party clarified that Kwankwaso never discussed joining the APC with President Bola Tinubu.
- Ladipo Johnson described the defection rumours as deliberate attempts to undermine Kwankwaso.
- The NNPP emphasized that Kwankwaso did not make demands or enter negotiations for defection.
- The last meeting between Kwankwaso and the President was in 2024, with no talks of defection.