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DEFECTION, WORST POLITICAL SIN – KWANKWASO
The National Leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement and former Governor of Kano State, Senator Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso, has condemned the recent wave of defections from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing the move as the ‘worse political sin.’
Kwankwaso, who has himself faced speculation over a possible return to the APC, made the remarks on Friday evening at his Miller Road residence in Kano while receiving hundreds of supporters from Takai Local Government Area who rejected calls to defect.
His statement comes in the wake of recent political realignments, including the defection of Senator Abdulrahman Kawu, representing Kano South Senatorial District, alongside several federal lawmakers from the state.
Without directly naming the defectors, Kwankwaso referenced Kano South as a prime example of voter loyalty and principled politics.
“Kano South is a lesson. Voters rejected spaghetti, N200 and Atamfa (wrappers) and were patient to vote for the NNPP,” he said.
“But those who won the election among us decided to abandon the masses and join those who do not have the masses at heart but are only after what they will get for themselves and their families.”
“There is no worse political sin than leaving the party that gave you the opportunity and support but later you abandoned the party. This is the highest level of betrayal,” he added.
Kwankwaso urged the younger generation to be vigilant, warning them against politicians whose primary interest lies in personal gain.
The former governor commended the Takai group for their loyalty and moral courage.
He added, “Fighting Kwankwasiyya is not an easy task, they will not know until when they engage in the fight.”
Also speaking at the event, NNPP State Chairman Hashimu Dungurawa applauded the returnees for making what he described as the “right choice,” assuring them of full reintegration into the party.
“You will be treated equally, without discrimination,” Dungurawa said.
