A major shake-up is brewing in Kano politics as Governor Abba Yusuf announces plans to defect from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). This move has sent shockwaves through the Kwankwasiyya Movement, a powerful political group led by former Kano Governor and NNPP national leader, Rabiu Kwankwaso.
Yusuf’s decision has reportedly left Kwankwaso feeling betrayed, with the former governor demanding compensation from defectors, citing the support and resources invested in them. The Kano House of Assembly has endorsed Yusuf’s defection, citing unresolved leadership crises and ongoing court cases within the NNPP that could jeopardize the governor’s mandate.
*The Fallout*
Kwankwaso has warned defectors, including Yusuf, of the consequences of betrayal, stating that it carries lasting consequences. The NNPP has ruled out Kwankwaso’s defection to APC, amid reports of a deepening rift between the two former allies. Yusuf’s defection is seen as a significant blow to Kwankwaso’s grip on Kano politics, with the governor securing support from most NNPP lawmakers and local government chairmen.
*The Future of Kwankwasiyya*
As the situation unfolds, questions are being raised about the future of the Kwankwasiyya Movement and Kwankwaso’s role in Kano politics. With Yusuf’s defection, the movement is facing its biggest challenge yet, and it remains to be seen how Kwankwaso will respond.
