NNPP: Kwankwaso Joining APC Will Be a Huge Relief for Us

NNPP: Kwankwaso Joining APC Will Be a Huge Relief for Us

The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has said it would be relieved if its former presidential candidate, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, finally joined the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

This was made known in a statement issued by the NNPP’s National Secretary, Comrade Oginni Olaposi, in reaction to the recent resignation of APC National Chairman, Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje.

Recall that Ganduje stepped down from his position on Friday, officially citing health concerns. However, political speculations suggest his resignation might be tied to behind-the-scenes negotiations to bring Kwankwaso into the APC fold.

While noting that Ganduje’s resignation is strictly an internal matter of the APC, Olaposi said the NNPP felt compelled to speak out due to the persistent controversies surrounding Kwankwaso — who, despite being expelled from the party for alleged anti-party activities, still lays claim to being a member.

> “We have reasons to doubt the propaganda suggesting that Ganduje stepped down to smoothen a negotiated deal with Kwankwaso ahead of 2027,” Olaposi stated.

“It is on record that Ganduje once referred to Kwankwaso as a ‘prodigal son.’ If the APC now wishes to accommodate him, we say — good luck to them. NNPP will be elated. APC may be better suited to handle his baggage.”

Olaposi described Kwankwaso’s continued efforts to control NNPP structures as “desperate” and “futile,” insisting that his influence, especially in Kano State politics, has waned considerably.

> “Let’s be honest — the so-called Kwankwasiya Movement is now impotent and of no effect in Kano politics. Kwankwaso’s insistence on remaining in NNPP, despite his expulsion, is nothing but a ploy to stay politically relevant,” he added.

He further accused Kwankwaso of betraying the NNPP, a party that offered him a presidential platform in 2023, and attempting to hijack it from its founding leadership.

> “A man who turned against a party that gave him everything should not be trusted again. Kwankwaso cannot work under anyone. Even if he joins APC or another party, it’s only a matter of time before he exits again.”

The NNPP secretary concluded by suggesting that Kwankwaso should consider forming a new party with his loyalists.

> “If he insists, let him turn the Kwankwasiya Movement into a pressure group and seek INEC registration. That seems to be the only viable path left for him.”