Kwankwaso says former Kano leaders have lost political relevance
Rabiu Kwankwaso has claimed that former governors Ibrahim Shekarau, Abdullahi Ganduje, and current governor Abba Yusuf are now politically finished in Kano. He reflected on his past political relationships, emphasizing that betrayal leads to political decline. Kwankwaso specifically criticized Ganduje and Yusuf for abandoning the political structure they once shared. He also discussed the transient nature of political alliances in Nigeria.
Key takeaways
- Rabiu Kwankwaso stated that Shekarau, Ganduje, and Yusuf have lost political significance in Kano.
- He attributed their decline to acts of “treachery” and abandoning their former political alliances.
- Kwankwaso said Ganduje’s political fortunes dwindled after breaking away from their joint structure.
- He accused Yusuf of distancing himself from the group that helped him become governor and trying to supplant Kwankwaso as Kano’s leading political figure.
- Kwankwaso noted that shifting political relationships are common in Nigeria, citing examples from other states.
