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Former Kano State Governor and leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has accused the Kano State Government of pressuring political officeholders to publicly declare loyalty to either Kwankwasiyya or the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Kwankwaso made the allegation in a video message shared on Tuesday evening by his media aide, Saifullahi Hassan. He claimed that local government chairmen, councillors and some lawmakers were being compelled to sign loyalty registers amid growing speculations over possible defection of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf to APC.

However, Kwankwaso said those affected should not fear offending him if they were pressured to take such actions “The Kano State Government is pressuring political officeholders to declare their loyalty either to Kwankwasiyya or to Ganduje’s camp. This is not something anyone who truly loves us would be happy with,” he said. He recalled that the movement had faced betrayals in the past, with supporters enduring years of political hardship before reclaiming power in 2023.

The former Governor said the pressure on loyalists had intensified since defection talks began, describing the situation as distressing for many officeholders.

“Since this defection speculation to Ganduje and Tinubu’s camps started, there have been many crises. Chairmen, councillors and assembly members have been calling me in distress. Some cannot sleep, and some have even been hospitalised,” he said.

He explained that advising them to sign any loyalty register presented to them was intended to ease tension, stressing that the struggle for the 2027 general election had not yet begun.

Kwankwaso also reflected on the process through which the current local government chairmen were selected, expressing confidence in their ability to continue delivering dividends of democracy. He said the selection was carried out collectively by himself and other party leaders and local government caucuses.

“We selected these chairmen in a joyful mood back then, I was the chairman of the commitee along with the deputy governor, the Speaker Folgore, Dr Kofarmata, AVM Ibrahim Umar, party chairman Dungurawa, Sanusi Sirajo and Danzaki, along with all the local government caucuses, we chose the right people and we hope they will continue the good work,” he stated.

He further alleged that some caucus members were being followed to their homes with promises aimed at luring them away, a development he described as unhealthy for the state’s political climate.

“I have heard that for the first time in three years now they are being followed to there houses and promises are being made but when the time come we know our loyalists will rise but now is not the time to begin the struggle for the 2027 election,” he added.

Kwankwaso concluded by thanking Governor Yusuf for recently commending his administration while criticising the immediate-past government of Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, in a speech he made during the graduation of students from various entrepreneurship programmes.

“I am grateful to the Kano State Governor for what he said in his speech, where he commended our government and unmasked the previous administration that stopped the progress of Kano State.”

He also expressed appreciation to his supporters for their continued loyalty amid the unfolding political uncertainty in the State

Hankim:
Tinubu is very desperate because he is a failure and has no path to victory in 2027

Kwankwaso will deal with him at the appropriate time. He will never take Kwankwaso structure

His Agbero politic only works in the Lagos and other southwest states

AMINDA:
This was what Kwankwaso said. Not the fake news currently on frontpage that Tinubu's lackeys went to town with in wild celebrations. Abba's defection without his godfather, Kwankwaso is not giving the APC any momentum so they had to fraudulently create one. In any case, Premiumtimes have issued a disclaimer on the earlier fake news.

Antoeni:
Kwakwanso is One of The Major Factor We in The Mess We Are Right Now a As Nation, His Greed & Pride Didn't Allow Him Step Down For Either Peter Obi Or Atiku

AMINDA:
Tinubu’s treacherous approach of thinking he can double cross Kwankwaso by going behind his back to poach his godson in the middle of negotiations will prove to be costly. Tinubu did same to Wike by accepting Fubara into APC after brokering an agreement to the contrary. This move has ensured that Kwankwaso will no longer trust him to keep his words. Not after his betrayal of Elrufai.

AMINDA:
This was what Kwankwaso said. Not the fake news currently on frontpage that Tinubu's lackeys went to town with in wild celebrations. Abba's defection without his godfather, Kwankwaso is not giving the APC any momentum so they had to fraudulently create one. In any case, Premiumtimes have issued a disclaimer on the earlier fake news.

Hankim:
Tinubu is very desperate because he is a failure and has no path to victory in 2027

Kwankwaso will deal with him at the appropriate time. He will never take Kwankwaso structure

His Agbero politic only works in the Lagos and other southwest states

benardtotti:
This screenshot does not show on Google Search or Google lens why dont you drop the link to the updated premium times article

Cherrybae:
Post the video where he said this. This is deep fake AI generated news.

Kwakwanso has finished medicals for his transfer to APC.

You go wail tire.

Tinubu na man you be

BREAKING: Kwankwanso condemned Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf over forcing and harassing chairmen council to defect to Tinubu's APC. Describe the action as uncultured and undemocratic.

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tunjijones:
Una dey always yarn like say sense far from una.

Kwakwanso approached APC for defecton, kwakwanso together with his governor demanding for VP and state party structure respectively. Kwakwanso demand for vp was not honoured while his governor demand for the state party structure was honoured cos it's realistic. So what do you expect?

ADC should just pray kwakwanso does not defect to their party cos he is going to cause more confusion of who the flag bearer of the party will be.

And it's very important for kwakwanso to align himself properly for 2031 politics.

nairavsdollars:
What is so special in that party that governors are dying to join it?

Wickedtruths:
Ibo man, why did Peter Obi refuse to step down for Kwankwaso or Atiku?

AMINDA:
Lol. Then take the governor and go na. Why are you all still desperate to have Kwankwaso? You approach a man for help and he gave you his conditions based on his perceived worth. Simply move on if you can't meet up. Don't try to doublecross him like you did Wike and Elrufai. Have you suddenly become an emergency adviser for ADC? Don't worry, APC needs him more than the ADC. Just handover that V.P slot and fulfil all of his conditions. If you don't, he will support the ADC for free because he will have an axe to grind with Tinubu for daring to undermine him. Tinubu knows which is why he keeps delaying the governor's defection so he can continue to beg Kwankwaso some more. We will all learn politics together!

I see Seunmsg viewing the thread, I hope he won't disappear like the fart of a leprous witch?

Antoeni:
Kwakwanso is One of The Major Factor We in The Mess We Are Right Now a As Nation, His Greed & Pride Didn't Allow Him Step Down For Either Peter Obi Or Atiku

Macphenson:
But for Kwankwaso"s ego, he would have been the vice president fi only he agreed to vice Peter Obi. He missed a lifetime golden chance. Now he is struggling to maintain his political structure.