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A former Governor of Kano State and national leader of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, has firmly denied claims that he submitted a letter of intent to join the ruling All Progressives Congress.

He said this in a swift rebuttal to reports of his imminent defection to the APC.

This comes amidst rising political chatter early Friday morning, suggesting that the former Defence Minister had made formal overtures to the APC and had already begun talks with the party’s National Chairman behind closed doors.

In a statement personally signed and released through his media team on Friday, Kwankwaso refuted the claims, describing them as “online statements” lacking credibility or foundation.


“We have been alerted to some online statements suggesting that we have submitted a letter of intent to join a political party in the country,” the statement read.

“We would like to clarify that we have not made any such submission to any party. The public is therefore advised to stay informed of any further information regarding our matter through the established official channels,” he added.

The development has triggered fresh speculation within political circles, especially as the 2027 general elections begin to cast long shadows across the country’s volatile political landscape.

Earlier Friday, reports emerged from political sources within the APC that Senator Kwankwaso had allegedly sent a “discreet” letter to the party’s national secretariat indicating interest in joining the fold.

The reports also hinted at ongoing discussions between Kwankwaso and the APC National Chairman, sparking a flurry of reactions across social media platforms and party caucuses.

With 2027 drawing closer and the APC reportedly eyeing a broader northern consolidation, insiders believe both sides may be keeping lines of communication open — even if no formal letter has yet changed hands.

For now, Kwankwaso maintains that no move has been made — but in Nigerian politics, silence and denial are often the calm before a calculated storm.

LagosOrigin:
Why is tinubu losing sleep over kwankwaso ? I thought he called himself Master strategist ?

Master strategist that is begging everyone to supopor him win election 😂😂😂😂

Mrfixitt:
Tinubu is also a desperado. I can understand he has seen the hand writing on the wall hence his desperation to get northern support

SmartPolician:
That's how politicians keep denying everything until the day the party will throw a big party to welcome him to their fold.

Ofunaofu:
https://punchng.com/kwankwaso-denies-defection-rumours-to-apc/#google_vignette

Putindbutt:
Lol, I pity una.. A man that clearly came out on video to say he's ready to go back to APC if they can negotiate. This news here is nothing, Kwankwaso does not need to write any letter to APC before coming to APC. How many politicians wrote letter to APC before they decamp.. na there una go dey until motor leave una. In ADC, Obident movement are already crying, that should be your worries.

franchasng:
Kwankwaso the ant that thinks itself an Eagle, keep deceiving yourself


Hungry politician asking how much Tinubu will give him and what position he will be given before he will decamp as if politics is a paid job opportunity, Kwankwaso is so overrated jareh, he got no class like we once believed

LagosOrigin:
Why is tinubu losing sleep over kwankwaso ? I thought he called himself Master strategist ?

Master strategist that is begging everyone to supopor him win election 😂😂😂😂

Ofunaofu:
https://punchng.com/kwankwaso-denies-defection-rumours-to-apc/#google_vignette

franchasng:
Kwankwaso the ant that thinks itself an Eagle, keep deceiving yourself


Hungry politician asking how much Tinubu will give him and what position he will be given before he will decamp as if politics is a paid job opportunity, Kwankwaso is so overrated jareh, he got no class like we once believed

LagosOrigin:
Why is tinubu losing sleep over kwankwaso ? I thought he called himself Master strategist ?

Master strategist that is begging everyone to supopor him win election 😂😂😂😂

LagosOrigin:
Why is tinubu losing sleep over kwankwaso ? I thought he called himself Master strategist ?

Master strategist that is begging everyone to supopor him win election 😂😂😂😂

jaxxy:
Underestimate a Kwankwaso alliance at ur own peril.

Putindbutt:
Lol, I pity una.. A man that clearly came out on video to say he's ready to go back to APC if they can negotiate. This news here is nothing, Kwankwaso does not need to write any letter to APC before coming to APC. How many politicians wrote letter to APC before they decamp.. na there una go dey until motor leave una. In ADC, Obident movement are already crying, that should be your worries.

AMINDA:
Kwankwaso will decamp, but first, Tinubu must commit to sacking Shettima and replacing him with Kwankwaso as Vice. Also, sacking Ganduje as chairman is not enough. The entire structure of the APC in Kano, bar none, must be handed to Kwankwaso and his Kwankwasiyya bloc. Failure to do this, then Tinubu should kiss the prospect of Kwankwaso decamping bye-bye. Kwankwaso knows Tinubu is desperate. He's willing to meet these conditions, no matter how stringent.

Contrary to what APC SW will have you believe, Tinubu does not yet have the SW on lockdown. The body language of Seyi Makinde and the people of Ibadan as well as the disrespect from Taye Currency told it all. Tinubu desperately needs the Northern votes.

franchasng:
Kwankwaso the ant that thinks itself an Eagle, keep deceiving yourself


Hungry politician asking how much Tinubu will give him and what position he will be given before he will decamp as if politics is a paid job opportunity, Kwankwaso is so overrated jareh, he got no class like we once believed

abibun:
Are you talking about the same Kwankwaso whom Obi defeated decisively in the North without party agents?

PenpalOso:
The stringent conditions Tinubu accepted from Wike just to gain his alliance and state loot chest, would be his greatest undoing as other politicians are patiently waiting to tender their bogus T&C’s to him in order to gain their support for 2027. Knowing Tinubu’s desperation, he’d grant as many requests as he can until the center would no longer be able to hold and internal fracas destroys the party due to conflicting interests.

franchasng:
Kwankwaso the ant that thinks itself an Eagle, keep deceiving yourself


Hungry politician asking how much Tinubu will give him and what position he will be given before he will decamp as if politics is a paid job opportunity, Kwankwaso is so overrated jareh, he got no class like we once believed

LagosOrigin:
Why is tinubu losing sleep over kwankwaso ? I thought he called himself Master strategist ?

Master strategist that is begging everyone to supopor him win election 😂😂😂😂

seunowa:
He will continue to deny until the day he defects with large celebration.