Ogona Anita
The National Leader of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Rabiu Kwankwaso, has dismissed reports claiming he endorsed the alleged defection of Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Speculation had intensified in recent days that Governor Yusuf was finalising plans to leave the NNPP for the APC, with some reports on Tuesday night suggesting Kwankwaso had reversed his earlier opposition and given his approval.
However, Kwankwaso’s media aide, Saifullahi Hassan, described the reports as false, misleading, and entirely without factual basis.
“Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso remains fully committed to the ideals, vision, and principles of the New Nigeria People’s Party,” Hassan said in a statement on Wednesday. He further stressed that Governor Yusuf was elected on the NNPP platform and remains a member of the party.
“At no time did Senator Kwankwaso endorse, support, or express approval of any alleged move by Governor Yusuf to the APC. Any report suggesting otherwise is a deliberate misrepresentation of facts and should be treated with utmost scepticism,” he added.
The NNPP urged the public and the media to rely on verified information. “We therefore call on members of the public, party supporters, and the media to disregard this misinformation and rely only on credible sources for accurate information,” the statement read.
