The Kwankwasiyya Movement, has strongly dismissed speculated reports of their leader, Dr Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso defecting to the All Progressives Congress, APC, or any other party, describing the reports as nothing but figment of lies created to discredit Kwankwaso.
The movement in a release said, ” “We observed with deep
concern the increasing circulation of speculative reports, commentaries, and
televised opinions alleging that our principal, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso,
engaged in negotiations or made demands to defect to the All Progressives
Congress (APC).
“We state clearly, categorically, and without any ambiguity
that Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has never at any time entered into
negotiations, discussions, or meetings with the APC, President Bola Ahmed
Tinubu, or any proxy for the purpose of defection.
These claims are entirely false, baseless, and deliberately
misleading.”
The released which was signed by the movement spokesperson,
Dr. Habibu Sale Muhammad, said, “it is deeply troubling that allegations of
such gravity capable of damaging reputation and distorting public understanding
are being published and amplified without, verrifiable facts, credible primary
sources and or direct confirmation from the person concerned or his political
movement”
Dr Habibu Sale Muhammad, reminded that, journalism remains a
noble profession built on investigation, balance, and factual accuracy, not
conjecture, elite gossip, or speculative analysis disguised as insider
knowledge.
“We, therefore, urge journalists, editors, and media
platforms to uphold the highest standards of professionalism, particularly when
reporting on sensitive political matters.
He added that, ” in clarifying the facts for the avoidance
of doubt, we restate the following facts, the last formal meeting between
Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu took place in
January 2024.
“No discussion whatsoever took place at that meeting
regarding defection, political bargaining, or party alignment.
Claims that Senator Kwankwaso made high demands or
overreached himself are fabrications built on imaginary negotiations that never
occurred.”
He said, “it is important to emphasize that Senator Rabiu
Musa Kwankwaso has long-standing personal and political relationships that cut
across party lines and administrations. Such interactions are normal, healthy,
and expected in a democratic polity.
“The meeting referenced in January 2024 occurred within this
long-established context. In the absence of verified facts regarding the
purpose, content, or outcome of that meeting, no individual, analyst, or media
organization has the right to speculate or draw conclusions particularly on
matters as grave as defection or political bargaining.”
The Spokesperson, emphasized that, meetings, without facts,
must not be converted into false narratives.
He expressed worries that it has become increasingly clear
that these reports form part of a broader, coordinated attempt by sections of
the political elite to discredit Senator Kwankwaso ahead of future political
realignments, preemptively weaken his political relevance, mischaracterize and
minimize him despite his national stature.
“Ironically, many of those promoting these narratives are
individuals who harbour personal ambitions to defect to the APC and have now
done so, and are seeking to justify their decisions through revisionist
storytelling.
“Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso is a politician of discipline,
integrity, and principle. He does not negotiate his convictions in secret, nor
does he conduct politics by speculation or convenience.
“His political strength has always derived from the people
particularly the downtrodden not from elite consensus or media echo chambers.
It is therefore reassuring that his political base remains focused, informed,
and unswayed by these orchestrated narratives and half-baked conclusions.
“We call on Nigerians to disregard these misleading reports,
speculative opinions, and manufactured analyses being circulated in certain
sections of the media.”
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