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2027: Kwankwaso dumps NNPP, set for ADC switch 

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Kwankwaso set for ADC

Former Kano State governor and 2023 presidential candidate, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has resigned from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), paving the way for his anticipated defection to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in a move that could reshape Nigeria’s political landscape. In a press statement issued yesterday, Kwankwaso confirmed that his resignation from the NNPP takes immediate effect, ending his tenure as the party’s National Leader. He described the decision as difficult but necessary, citing the need for a strategic political realignment. “I am deeply honoured to have served…

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Kwankwaso declares Jan 23rd ‘Betrayal Day’ over Gov. Yusuf’s defection to APC

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Kwankwaso declares

Former presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has declared January 23 as a ‘Day of Betrayal’, following the defection of Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, from the party. Kwankwaso made the declaration on Friday while addressing supporters in Kano, shortly after Governor Yusuf formally resigned from the NNPP ahead of his move to the ruling All Progressives Congress, (APC). According to Kwankwaso, the date should be permanently recorded to remind Nigerians of what he described as a breach of trust and political betrayal.…

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“Kwankwaso’s influence overrated in Kano; can’t affect Tinubu’s votes” – NNPP

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NNPP on Kwankwaso

The National Secretary of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, (NNPP), Ogini Olaposi, has declared that the influence of the party’s former presidential candidate, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, is overrated in Kano State. Olaposi said Kwankwaso’s influence as a former governor of Kano State is long gone, stressing that he can’t affect President Bola Tinubu’s votes from the state in 2027. In an issued statement he signed yesterday, Olaposi said the party’s ticket is open for 2027 in 2023 when Kwankwaso was the sole candidate of the party. He said: “Anti-party activities…

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“Tinubu’s govt. lacks political will to fight insecurity” – Kwankwaso

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Kwankwaso Tinubu

The 2023 New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) presidential candidate, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s government for what he described as a lack of political will in tackling insecurity. Kwankwaso, who made the remarks yesterday in Kano while unveiling the new 2000 Neighborhood Security Network established by the Kano State government, urged President Tinubu to “rise to the occasion and act as Commander-in-Chief to address the country’s insecurity challenges”. According to the NNPP national leader, the Nigerian military remains one of the most gallant forces, having served in…

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2027: Kwankwaso opens talks with Obi, Tinubu, Jonathan

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Kwankwaso opens talks

…Says: “We’re ready for anyone” Former Kano State governor and 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has predicted that the 2027 general elections will be the most competitive and intense in Nigeria’s political history. Speaking in an interview with the BBC Hausa Service to mark his 69th birthday, the former Defence Minister said that Nigerians are now more politically conscious, informed, and determined to take control of their future. He noted that the coming polls would be different because citizens have become…

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“Defectors will face their end in 2027” – Kwankwaso

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Kwankwaso to defectors

The 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigerian Peoples Party, (NNPP), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, says those who have abandoned the NNPP, or the Kwankwasiyya movement, will face the political consequences of their actions in the 2027 general elections. The former Kano state governor, who issued the warning in an interview during the continuation of activities marking his 69th birthday celebrations, stated that those leaving the movement were doing so at their own peril, stressing that the Kwankwasiyya’s political project will continue to punish betrayal. “At this point in time, if…

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Ramalan felicitates Gowon at 91, Kwankwaso at 69

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…Extols both as patriotic, visionary leaders dedicated to national unity, development Aminu Imam Executive Chairman of Liberty Television and FM Stations, Alhaji (Dr.) Ahmed Tijjani Ramalan, has extended warm birthday felicitations to two of Nigeria’s distinguished leaders – former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon (GCFR), and former Kano State Governor, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso – describing both as exemplary patriots and visionaries whose lives embody service, integrity, and devotion to the Nigerian project. In separate goodwill messages issued in Abuja yesterday, Ramalan paid glowing tributes to General Gowon on…

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Kwankwaso sets terms for APC return; “He must swallow his pride” – Ganduje fires back

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Kwankwaso Ganduje

The political chessboard in Kano is heating up as former governor and NNPP presidential candidate in 2023, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, lays conditions for his return to the All Progressives Congress (APC) – while his longtime rival, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, warns the party will not bend its rules for him. Multiple sources confirmed Kwankwaso has written to APC National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, spelling out demands for his defection. Top among them: securing the APC governorship ticket for his ally, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, in the next election and a…

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“North not neglected under Tinubu”, Presidency counters Kwankwaso

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Presidency counters

The Presidency has dismissed claims by the 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, (NNPP), Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, that the North has been neglected under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. The presidency also stated that several critical projects and programmes are currently underway in the region. Kwankwaso, during a stakeholders’ dialogue on the 2025 constitutional amendment in Kano on Thursday, warned that national resources are increasingly tilted towards the southern region, resulting in deepening poverty and insecurity across the North. He lamented the deplorable condition of federal roads in…

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“Kwankwaso betrayed our trust, let APC have him” – NNPP

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NNPP on Kwankwaso

The New Nigeria Peoples Party, (NNPP) has said it will be a huge relief for members,  if its 2023 presidential candidate, Rabiu Kwankwaso joins the ruling All Progressives Congress, (APC). This is contained in a statement by the NNPP National Secretary, Oginni Olaposi yesterday in Lagos. Olaposi was reacting to the  resignation of APC national chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje and speculations that he quit the ruling party over an alleged move by Kwankwaso to join them. Recall that Ganduje resigned from his chairmanship position of the APC on Friday, citing health…

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