Rabiu Kwankwaso has dismissed hypothesis that he’s able to abandon his political opinions following the current defection of Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, from the New Nigeria Peoples Celebration (NNPP).
The previous NNPP presidential candidate made it clear that his loyalty stays along with his long-standing political ideology and the individuals who assist the Kwankwasiyya Motion.
He spoke shortly after information emerged that Governor Yusuf, a number of native authorities chairmen, members of the Home of Representatives, and a few political aides had left the social gathering.
Chatting with supporters at his residence in Kano on Friday, Kwankwaso stated his political journey has by no means been pushed by cash or private ambition. He described his battle as one rooted in service to unusual Nigerians and resistance towards political compromise.
“I’m not on the market. Our political convictions maintain me grounded. If I had been in it for private acquire, I’d have taken the simple route and you’d be in search of me elsewhere, not on this place,” he stated.
Kwankwaso defined that the Kwankwasiyya Motion was constructed on shared values and self-discipline, not on {financial} rewards or political patronage.
Based on him, loyalty throughout the motion has survived as a result of members imagine in a typical function.
“Our shared imaginative and prescient is what retains me going. If I had been motivated by greed, I’d have taken the cash and run, and you wouldn’t be right here exhibiting your assist,” he added.
He warned supporters to not lose focus regardless of current political shifts in Kano. Kwankwaso stated the motion should stay united and ready for future political battles, particularly forward of the 2027 common elections.
“We’d like individuals such as you who’ve sacrificed and stood by the reality. You shouldn’t relent, as a result of sooner or later, we’ll obtain our targets,” he acknowledged.
The previous governor additionally expressed concern over the present political path in Kano State. He accused unnamed forces of working to dismantle buildings constructed through the years by the Kwankwasiyya Motion and urged his followers to start early mobilisation.
“Going by what is going on in Kano right now, we have to begin getting ready as a result of there are individuals hell-bent on destroying what we constructed over time,” he stated.
Kwankwaso additional assured his supporters that he wouldn’t align with any group he believes is exploiting the lots. He maintained that his political mission stays centered on defending the pursuits of unusual residents.
“My mission is to all the time struggle for the unusual individuals. I cannot compromise with those that exploit the lots,” he stated.
The exit of Governor Abba Yusuf and different NNPP leaders has triggered recent political realignments in Kano, elevating questions in regards to the future power of the social gathering within the state and the affect of the Kwankwasiyya Motion.