Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, the national leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement and former Kano State Governor, has strongly condemned the defection of top New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP) members to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Kwankwaso accused the defecting members of betraying the ideals and loyalty of the Kwankwasiyya Movement.

Addressing supporters from Takai Local Government Area at his Miller Road residence in Kano, Kwankwaso slammed the defectors, including Senator Abdulrahman Kawu, representing Kano South Senatorial District, and several federal lawmakers. He stated that the people of Kano South had patiently voted for the NNPP, rejecting inducements like money and goods.

“The people of Kano South are a lesson,” Kwankwaso said. “Voters rejected superficial gifts and were patient to vote for the NNPP. 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.”

Kwankwaso described the defection as a grave political sin, saying those who abandoned the party would regret their decision. He praised members who returned to the NNPP, commending their loyalty to the movement.

“There is no worse political sin than leaving the party that gave you the opportunity and support but later you abandoned the party,” Kwankwaso warned. “This is the highest level of betrayal.”

The former governor commended the returning members for having the courage to retrace their steps, describing their decision as a reaffirmation of loyalty to the movement. He also warned that those who abandoned the Kwankwasiyya cause would come to regret their actions in due time.