A top official of the Kwankwasiyya Movement in Kano State has boldly declared that any candidate chosen by Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, the movement’s national leader, will decisively defeat Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf in future elections.
Saddam Sani Umar, the welfare officer of the Kwankwasiyya Movement in Kano, made the assertion amid escalating political tensions and rumors of Governor Yusuf’s potential defection from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
In a strongly worded statement, Umar dismissed suggestions that Kwankwaso or the movement would suffer politically from any fallout with the governor.
He emphasized Kwankwaso’s enduring influence and grassroots support, stating: “Whoever Kwankwaso chooses, the people will turn out massively to vote for them. In Kano, if Kwankwaso chooses a dog, the people will vote for it because they trust him as a leader who stands by his people.”
Umar highlighted Kwankwaso’s role in elevating Yusuf politically, noting that the governor had never contested any election prior to his emergence as candidate, having served as Kwankwaso’s personal assistant for over 30 years before being appointed commissioner and later governor.
He described any notion of Kwankwaso losing influence as “myopic.”Referencing historical precedents, Umar warned against betrayal, pointing to former Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje’s fallout with Kwankwaso, which he claimed led to electoral losses.
“Betraying Kwankwaso does not end well; history proves it,” he said.On the movement’s resilience, Umar asserted that the Kwankwasiyya ideology remains strong, even if some defect to the APC. He noted that defectors would likely retain symbols like the red cap to avoid alienating supporters, adding:
“The moment they take that cap off, they lose their political safety.”The comments come against the backdrop of reports suggesting Governor Yusuf is considering a switch to the APC ahead of the 2027 general elections, a move that has reportedly split the Kwankwasiyya ranks and sparked accusations of coercion and betrayal from both sides.
Kwankwaso loyalists, including the deputy governor and key commissioners, have publicly reaffirmed their allegiance to the former governor.
Umar expressed confidence that the movement would remain unaffected in the long term, arguing that core supporters prioritize loyalty over government resources.
“The real fight has not yet started,” he cautioned, urging Kwankwasiyya loyalists in government positions to remain as “strong pillars” ready for future action.
The political rift in Kano continues to dominate discussions, with implications for party alignments and power dynamics ahead of the 2027 polls.
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