Kwankwaso Says He’s ‘Not For sale’, Rallies Supporters After Governor Yusuf Left NNPP
Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, national leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement, has dismissed speculation that he could abandon his political ideology following the resignation of Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, from the New Nigeria Peoples Party.
Speaking to supporters at his residence in Kano, Kwankwaso declared that he was “not for sale,” insisting that his political engagement was driven by principles and commitment to the welfare of ordinary Nigerians rather than personal gain.
He cautioned party members, particularly youths, against the lure of money politics, urging them to remain steadfast in defending the ideals of the Kwankwasiyya Movement despite recent defections.
Governor Yusuf’s exit from the NNPP has sparked a wave of resignations within the party’s state structure, with reports indicating that several aides, local government chairmen, and lawmakers have followed suit.
In response to the unfolding developments, Kwankwaso held meetings with Kwankwasiyya groups across the state to reassure loyalists and outline strategies aimed at preserving the party’s grassroots base.
The NNPP leadership has condemned Yusuf’s resignation, describing it as a betrayal of the mandate freely given by Kano voters and the longstanding loyalty of the party’s supporters.
The party also rejected claims that internal crises necessitated the governor’s decision, arguing that such narratives were unfounded.
Kwankwaso used the occasion to call for early mobilisation ahead of the 2027 general elections, stressing the need to consolidate party structures, strengthen internal cohesion, and prepare effectively for future political contests.
