Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, former Governor of Kano State and national leader of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), has categorically denied reports suggesting he has submitted a letter expressing intent to join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
The denial came as a prompt response to widespread speculation early Friday that Kwankwaso, who also once served as Defence Minister, had initiated formal discussions with the APC and was in talks with the party’s National Chairman behind closed doors.
In a statement released by his media team and personally signed by Kwankwaso, he dismissed the rumours as baseless “online statements” lacking any factual foundation.
“We have become aware of some online claims suggesting that we have submitted a letter of intent to join a political party in the country,” the statement said.
“We wish to clarify that no such letter has been submitted to any party. The public is advised to rely on official channels for any future updates on this matter.”
The rumours have stirred considerable political conversation as the 2027 general elections loom, intensifying speculation about possible realignments in Nigeria’s complex political arena.
Earlier on Friday, sources within the APC reportedly claimed that Kwankwaso had discreetly reached out to the party’s national secretariat expressing interest in joining.
Additionally, reports indicated ongoing discussions between him and the APC leadership, which sparked significant attention on social media and within party circles.
