2027: Lead us into APC, Kano supporters urge Kwankwaso
Political stakeholders in Rogo Local Government Area of Kano State have reaffirmed their loyalty to former Governor and Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, urging him to lead them into the All Progressives Congress.
The resolution emerged during a meeting on Sunday that brought together councillors, ward chairmen, elders, and members of the Kwankwasiyya movement in the local government.
Briefing journalists after the meeting, a governor’s aide, Abdullahi Rogo, said the stakeholders deliberated extensively on recent political developments and their implications for Kano State.
“We have resolved to remain loyal to Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso and appeal to him to lead us into the APC whenever he decides to make that move,” Rogo said.
He added that supporters of the Kwankwasiyya movement in Rogo were urged to remain law-abiding and peaceful amid ongoing political realignments.
Rogo also stated that the stakeholders pledged continued commitment to the ideals and principles of the Kwankwasiyya movement, emphasising that discipline, unity, and respect for leadership would guide their actions.
In September, Kwankwaso, who placed fourth in the 2023 presidential election, had expressed his willingness to form an alliance with the APC in 2027 but stated that certain conditions must be met.
Kwankwaso, while addressing a gathering at his Kano residence, said any political alliance must recognise and respect the interests of his party and political movement.
“Those calling on us to join the APC, we have agreed to join the APC but on clear agreement that protects and respects the interest of my party, NNPP and my political movement, Kwankwasiyya.
“We are ready to join APC under strong conditions and promises. We will not allow anyone to use us and later dump us. We were among the founding fathers of the APC and endured significant persecution from various security agencies while challenging the previous administration,” he had said.
It is believed that President Bola Tinubu was wooing Kwankwaso, who polled nearly one million votes in Kano in the 2023 presidential election.
Meanwhile, an audio message featured the voice of the spokesperson for the Association of Local Government Chairmen in Kano State and Chairman of Dala Local Government Area,Surajo Imam, directing council chairmen across the state to emulate Rogo’s stakeholders by mobilising New Nigeria Peoples Party members to urge Kwankwaso and Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf to join the APC.
“This is an important notice. There will be no meeting at the State Assembly tomorrow, Monday. You are hereby directed to mobilize NNPP stakeholders in your respective local governments and call on Kwankwaso and Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf to join the APC,” Imam said.
