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"I wish I were dreaming and could wake up to find that Governor Abba K. Yusuf's move to the APC is untrue." – Sen. Kwankwaso

- Kwankwaso said today in Kano.

The leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement and former Kano State governor, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has urged the state Governor and his protégé, Abba Kabiru Yusuf to relinquish governorship if he wants to leave the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP).

Kwankwaso spoke while addressing supporters and stakeholders in Kano, amid growing speculations and realignments within the state’s political space, particularly over calls for the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP)-led government to align with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

In a strongly worded remark, the former governor questioned the push for Kano’s governor to defect, saying such a move would amount to stripping the movement of its only executive hold.

“If you have 30 governors, why must you take Kano State governor? Is he yours? He is the only one left for us in the Government House,” he said.

“Those instigating him to go should tell him to drop the governorship for us and go, since the governorship is not meant for only one person,” Kwankwaso added.

He also described the ongoing political tensions in the state as a “nightmare”, calling on those fuelling the crisis to reconsider their actions in the interest of the people.

“Thank you for coming at this difficult time. What is happening is surprising, just like a nightmare. Some unfortunate things are happening in Kano that some people don’t even believe,” Kwankwaso said.

“For me, I wish I was asleep and when I wake up I will see that what is happening is not true,” he added.

The former Governor said he had been making efforts behind the scenes to reach out to relevant individuals in a bid to halt what he described as a dangerous political trajectory that would not benefit the state.

“Since these things started, I have tried my best. Anybody I needed to talk to, I have done that, trying to convince them that the track they are on will not benefit anybody in Kano,” he said.

Kwankwaso noted that the NNPP-led Government still had time to deliver dividends of democracy, stressing that unity among political actors was crucial.

“At least this government has one year ahead, and if we join heads together, people will benefit. What people are surprised about is, what is really the problem? What happened? I myself am still aloof of what is happening,” he said.

He criticised those calling for a defection to what he referred to as “Gandujiyya,” a term used to describe the political structure associated with former Governor Abdullahi Ganduje.

“People who don’t understand and think where we are is not okay for us are saying we should leave this place and become members of ‘Gandujiyya’,” he said.

Kwankwaso described the unfolding situation as a clear political divide in the state.

“The line has drawn itself in Kano State. It is a war between light and darkness, and the people of Kano have since understood that,” he said.

He lamented the emotional and physical toll the crisis had taken on party supporters, saying many loyalists were in pain.

“Only God knows the number of people in pain in Kano State. Many came here crying. Many people are in a serious dilemma. Some have developed high blood pressure, some are in the hospital, and they are lovers of this party who voted for this government,” he said.

Despite the hardship, Kwankwaso said the patience shown by supporters reflected the core values of the Kwankwasiyya movement.

“God has helped us because the majority have patience, and that is Kwankwasiyya. Many may not have benefitted, but when they see the governor, they still wish him well because they don’t want people to laugh at us,” he said.

Kwankwaso also condemned internal conflicts and social media attacks, warning that such actions amounted to self-destruction.

“I advised that it is not local governments or chairmen in Kano that should be organising people on social media calling me. This is complete madness and shows that some people are doing things capable of stabbing themselves in the stomach,” he said.

He revealed that the APC-led Federal Government had reached out to him and other leaders, recalling sacrifices made in the course of their political struggle.

“The Federal Government and the APC at the national level have reached out to us. There is nothing I have not seen. In my presence, many were killed in this journey,” he said.

According to him, the current moment called for reflection rather than internal battles.

“This is not the time to fight among ourselves. It is time to see how we can move forward. Some people are just looking for reasons to leave,” he added.

Kwankwaso dismissed claims that the NNPP was weak in Kano, insisting the party remained dominant in the state.

“One will say our party is small. In Kano, which party is bigger than NNPP?” he asked.

He said the movement was open to alliances with like-minded groups but would not surrender its core principles.

“What we are hoping for is to meet with people who share similar ideology—those who will agree that I become number one or number two on the train,” he said.

Kwankwaso argued that the crisis had, paradoxically, strengthened the Kwankwasiyya movement.

“What happened now has even solidified this movement more because the majority of Kano people value dignity, integrity and do not support injustice,” he said.

He warned the APC leadership against underestimating Kano State, noting that despite controlling the majority of states, pressure was still being mounted on the NNPP-led government.

“Among the 36 states, almost 30 are under APC, yet they are still pressurising that everyone must go back to them,” he said.

“If you go back to Abuja and see them, tell them they are playing with Kano. They are underestimating us and they should be very careful. Kano should be treated with caution,” Kwankwaso warned.

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Basically, this dude is saying he wants the VP ticket if he’s to join APC and the presidential ticket if he’s to join ADC

So selfish until he came behind the same Peter Obi he so much denigrate. Atiku and Kwankwaso would have achieved their political ambition if they were patient with the born to rule mentality.

seunmsg:
Basically, this dude is saying he wants the VP ticket if he’s to join APC and the presidential ticket if he’s to join ADC

That tells you he’s ready to become running mate to Peter Obi.

Tell Tinubu to pack his bags.

Atiku go gree?

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Flangelo12:


Atiku go gree?

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He, Atiku and Obi will solve it through primary 😁

Penguin2:
That tells you he’s ready to become running mate to Peter Obi.

Tell Tinubu to pack his bags.

Is this your understanding of the comment you quoted?

Pretty sure this is how you have been understanding all the political activities in the country.

Penguin2:
That tells you he’s ready to become running mate to Peter Obi.

Tell Tinubu to pack his bags.

He wants to be VP in APC. That’s his first choice. His second choice is to be the presidential candidate of ADC. Not VP. Kwakwanso even rates himself higher than Atiku not to talk of the little Peter Obi

"I wish I were dreaming and could wake up to find that Governor Abba K. Yusuf's move to the APC is untrue." – Sen. Kwankwaso


Aminda, come o. E be like say your darling Kwakwanso don dey see spirit o. Everywhere just blur when he heard that Abba Yusuf is going to APC

"I wish I were dreaming and could wake up to find that Governor Abba K. Yusuf's move to the APC is untrue." – Sen. Kwankwaso

pic.twitter.com/BHaGjAFQvW

— Emma ik Umeh (Tcee )🇳🇬 (@emmaikumeh) January 3, 2026

He better use his head, his arrogance made him underestimate Peter Obi.

Tinubu is actually an OTP as it stands. The tsunami that would hit APC, even Sanwuolu will defect from APC.
Just imagine:
Atiku, ElRufai, Kwankwaso, holding the North.
Peter Obi chokehold on the SE and South South, and Lagos.
David Mark, Iyorcha Ayu, etc in North Central.
Saraki and others in Kwara.
Tinubu will be restricted to SW to slug it with Seyi Makinde.

He wants to be Obi's vp after calling him Andrew Liver Salt

seunmsg:
Basically, this dude is saying he wants the VP ticket if he’s to join APC and the presidential ticket if he’s to join ADC

I don't trust this guy. APC should have him. He thinks too highly of himself for someone whose popularity only starts and end in kano. ADC should be wary of this kind of politicians.

Validated:
Tinubu is actually an OTP as it stands. Yhe tsunami that would hit APC, even Sanwuolu will defect from APC.
Just imagine:
Atiku, ElRufai, Kwankwaso, holding the North.
Peter Obi chokehold on the SE and South South, and Lagos.
David Mark, Iyorcha Ayu, etc in North Central.
Saraki and others in Kwara.
Tinubu will be restricted to SW to slug it with Seyi Makinde.

You said it all, nothing else to add. Tinubu is goner

seunmsg:
We are looking for a party, but they must agree to give me, Rabiu Kwankwaso, a Presidential or Vice Presidential ticket.


"I wish I were dreaming and could wake up to find that Governor Abba K. Yusuf's move to the APC is untrue." – Sen. Kwankwaso

- Kwankwaso said today in Kano.

We are looking for a party, but they must agree to give me, Rabiu Kwankwaso, a Presidential or Vice Presidential ticket.

- Kwankwaso said today in Kano. pic.twitter.com/6V04xUFkgN

— Imran Muhammad (@Imranmuhdz) January 3, 2026

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And you wonder why his god-son left him and why BAT decided to drop him and deal with the governor instead.

Peter Obi and Kwankwaso will be a very Dangerous Combo for Ûrchins to handle...

SlavaUkraini:
Peter Obi and Kwankwaso will be a very Dangerous Combo for Ûrchins to handle...

Kwankwaso has no influence in North-East and north central

He only begins in Kano- jigsaws and little influence in kastina

Reason why tinubu has systematically refused to offer him any deal


Best combo to snatch tinubu is Atiku Obi.. anything short of this.. is time wasting

Validated:
Tinubu is actually an OTP as it stands. Yhe tsunami that would hit APC, even Sanwuolu will defect from APC.
Just imagine:
Atiku, ElRufai, Kwankwaso, holding the North.
Peter Obi chokehold on the SE and South South, and Lagos.
David Mark, Iyorcha Ayu, etc in North Central.
Saraki and others in Kwara.
Tinubu will be restricted to SW to slug it with Seyi Makinde.

We all wish but I doubt it's possible

Kwankwanso is bigger than your Messiah Peter obi

Racoon:
So selfish until he came behind the same Peter Obi he so much denigrate. Atiku and Kwankwaso would have achieved their political ambition if they were patient with the born to rule mentality.

seunmsg:
He wants to be VP in APC. That’s his first choice. His second choice is to be the presidential candidate of ADC. Not VP. Kwakwanso even rates himself higher than Atiku not to talk of the little Peter Obi

Were you not aware of his demands previously? Why now pretend? Same you that celebrated the sacking of Ganduje and the viability of the Tinubu/Kwankwaso ticket on here? Everybody knows Tinubu was gearing up to betray Shettima and replace him with Kwankwaso but folded when Shettima and the APC Northeast bloc revolted. Same way he will fold up on Fubara by ditching him for Wike.

[quote author=seunmsg post=138009874]"I wish I were dreaming and could wake up to find that Governor Abba K. Yusuf's move to the APC is untrue." – Sen. Kwankwaso


Aminda, come o. E be like say your darling Kwakwanso don dey see spirit o. Everywhere just blur when he heard that Abba Yusuf is going to APC

"I wish I were dreaming and could wake up to find that Governor Abba K. Yusuf's move to the APC is untrue." – Sen. Kwankwaso

pic.twitter.com/BHaGjAFQvW

— Emma ik Umeh (Tcee )🇳🇬 (@emmaikumeh) January 3, 2026

. He's setting the tone for the betrayal narrative that will further sink Tinubu in the North. Why else did you think Tinubu panicked and quickly postponed Abba's defection so he can beg Kwankwaso some more? Make no mistakes, Tinubu will be offering him that V.P ticket. Desperado has no choice. ADC's winning strategy have already factored the possibility of a Tinubu/Kwankwaso ticket. The party is not dying to have him in their ranks but he will be a monumental addition. It's Tinubu who desperately needs him.

https://www.nairaland.com/8592443/kano-governor-abba-yusuf-postpones

Join APC and watch the Kano bury you politically

Tinubu’s lackeys online are now crashing out and calling Kwankwaso a one state man in reaction to his "Fabrizo Romano" post. Here we go! We will all learn politics together!

seunmsg:
He wants to be VP in APC. That’s his first choice. His second choice is to be the presidential candidate of ADC. Not VP. Kwakwanso even rates himself higher than Atiku not to talk of the little Peter Obi

Sadly same faith ticket is dead over here. two, ADC has moved on without him. 3, his showing in 2023 doesn't make a prolific political striker. 4 APC maybe picking up in the south but dying in the North. 5 ADC, atiku and obi ship has sailed

Penguin2:
That tells you he’s ready to become running mate to Peter Obi.

Tell Tinubu to pack his bags.

How you ppl switched from Biafra or death to this kind of desperation for presidency needs to be studied under a microscope in a laboratory. It's being desperation for presidency all along 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

Very mature and highly emotional and regrettable submission. From his tune you could imagine anger, betrayal and regret. He didn't become like the regular political godfathers that run riots and behave like made dogs he acted in a sensible manner. I wish him best of luck in his endeavors.

Kano will vote competence. Kano votes competence. Left to the Kanawa Awo would have been President. He won there. If Tinubu wants to win Kano, he must perform, not beg Kwankwanso

Madugu is coming. Tinubu, finish what you started by conceding that V.P ticket now or have yourself to blame!

AMINDA:
Were you not aware of his demands previously? Why now pretend? Same you that celebrated the sacking of Ganduje and the viability of the Tinubu/Kwankwaso ticket on here? Everybody knows Tinubu was gearing up to betray Shettima and replace him with Kwankwaso but folded when Shettima and the APC Northeast bloc revolted. Same way he will fold up on Fubara by ditching him for Wike.



Yes. He's setting the tone for the betrayal narrative that will further sink Tinubu in the North. Why else did you think Tinubu panicked and quickly postponed Abba's defection so he can beg Kwankwaso some more? Make no mistakes, Tinubu will be offering him that V.P ticket. Desperado has no choice. ADC's winning strategy have already factored the possibility of a Tinubu/Kwankwaso ticket. The party is not dying to have him in their ranks but he will be a monumental addition. It's Tinubu who desperately needs him.

https://www.nairaland.com/8592443/kano-governor-abba-yusuf-postpones

How can Tinubu sack Shettima just like that? And how about the Northern christians or middle belt? They sacrificed everything for the North during the war. Fact is nobody knows who can win the primaries after Tinubu in the North. It can be Northern christians because we have had enough Muslims.

But Obi was not arrogant, i guess he is now the president of Nigeria ba. Una ho just open mouth out of bigotrytalk like wu no get head.

Gotocourt:
He better use his head, his arrogance made him underestimate Peter Obi.

Where does Obi popularity start n end if not alaigbo.

douchesnozzle:
I don't trust this guy. APC should have him. He thinks too highly of himself for someone whose popularity only starts and end in kano. ADC should be wary of this kind of politicians.

Kwankwaso just urinate in your Agbada

Kwankwaso is not just smart enough to make the right decision at the appropriate time. He was delusional of his popularity. He was grand styling when his support was being sought by PBAT. He priced himself too high and allowed the bargain to tarry for too long.

Sadly he is the one and only casualty in the whole of this political realignment in Kano: he neither has stake in the APC nor in the ADC.