NNPP denies report of Kwankwaso endorsing Kano governor’s defection to APC
*Political consequences of your defection will be determined by voters in 2027 – Johnson
By KEMI KASUMU
“If they believe they are going to greener pastures and enjoy the support of the masses, they should simply go,” the statement said. “They should not attempt to deceive the public by claiming the support or blessings of Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso.”
The New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) has dismissed a report claiming that its national leader, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, endorsed the alleged defection of Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, from the party to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
In a statement issued on Wednesday January 13, 2026 in Abuja, the NNPP described the report, published by Premium Times, as false and misleading. The party said the claim that Kwankwaso had reversed his position and supported the governor’s reported move to the APC was a “blatant falsehood”.
The statement, signed by the NNPP National Publicity Secretary, Ladipo Johnson, accused unnamed political actors of deliberately misrepresenting Kwankwaso’s position to mislead the public.
Johnson said those allegedly planning to leave the party should do so without attempting to attribute their decision to Kwankwaso.
“If they believe they are going to greener pastures and enjoy the support of the masses, they should simply go,” the statement said. “They should not attempt to deceive the public by claiming the support or blessings of Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso.”
According to the NNPP, Kwankwaso has described the reported plan by some members of the Kwankwasiyya movement and the party, allegedly led by Governor Yusuf, as a betrayal of trust and the mandate given by the people of Kano State.
The party added that Kwankwaso is seeking to ease political tension in Kano State and has advised party members who feel pressured to defect to make their choices freely.
The NNPP maintained that the political consequences of such decisions would ultimately be determined by voters in the 2027 general elections.
