Former Governor of Kano State, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has announced his endorsement of the planned defection of Governor Abba Yusuf and other elected officials from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), a development that has sent shockwaves across the state.
In a short video clip shared on Tuesday by his media aide, Saifullahi Hassan, Kwankwaso confirmed his full support for his party members’ decision to join the opposition.
The move marks a notable reversal from his previous stance, during which he had criticised the planned defections as a betrayal of the people of Kano who elected the officials.
Kwankwaso explained that his endorsement is aimed at allowing officials to exercise their political rights and to ease tensions within NNPP ranks in the state.
Analysts suggest that by endorsing the defections, Kwankwaso may be seeking to retain influence over a situation that has largely moved beyond his control, effectively positioning himself to lead the transition rather than be sidelined by it.
