The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has firmly distanced itself from reports of Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf's planned defection to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), describing any such move as a betrayal of the party's principles.
In a press conference on Monday, December 29, 2025, Kano State NNPP Chairman, Hon. Hashim Dungurawa, emphasized the party's unwavering commitment to its national leader and Kwankwasiyya movement founder, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso.
Dungurawa labeled the governor's alleged alignment with the APC as unacceptable, urging him to uphold the party's integrity and abandon any plans to switch sides.
He also cautioned party leaders and members against endorsing or signing any related documents circulated at the Government House.
Speaking on behalf of the state and national NNPP structures, as well as supporters from groups like CRC, Lafiya Jari, Kano Propa, and Kwankwasiyya, including youths, women, and citizens, Dungurawa acknowledged awareness of efforts by some individuals to defect to the APC.
He revealed that party leaders, including Kwankwaso, had exhausted efforts to dissuade those involved, stressing the NNPP's duty to the people of Kano.
"We do not approve of what is happening," Dungurawa stated. "We appeal to them, for the sake of Allah and the Prophet, not to leave this party and not to defect to the one we have opposed and which the masses have rejected."
He called on defectors to stay and contribute to improving education, agriculture, commerce, and other sectors, in line with the party's constitution.
Dungurawa urged members to ignore circulating documents from "mischief-makers" and rallied support for the NNPP and Kwankwaso ahead of future elections.
The statement comes amid intense speculation of turmoil in the Kwankwasiyya movement, with reports suggesting Governor Yusuf is preparing to join the APC potentially with a majority of state lawmakers while Kwankwaso remains opposed.
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