According to Nivo News, the leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has criticized reports suggesting that Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf may defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC), calling it a betrayal after efforts to reclaim the state from the party’s previous administration.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Kwankwaso described the potential move as a painful setback, emphasizing that the party had worked hard to rescue Kano from the governance of former Governor Abdullahi Ganduje and the APC. He expressed disappointment at the possibility of handing the governorship back “free of charge” and warned of the political consequences if the defection proceeds.

Speaking on the matter, Kwankwaso urged party members to continue praying for the leadership and to discourage any ongoing contacts that might facilitate the defection. He noted that the expected decampment, originally scheduled for Monday, had reportedly been postponed, providing a window of hope for reconsideration.

The NNPP leader reiterated that no defection has taken place yet and expressed optimism that Governor Yusuf would remain aligned with the party, highlighting the support and loyalty he enjoys within NNPP.

Kwankwaso warned that a defection could reshape public perception, suggesting that people might view Ganduje more favorably despite past grievances, underscoring the emotional and political weight of the situation for party members and supporters.

According to Nivo News, the political climate in Rivers State intensified on Saturday as the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, cautioned political actors against misusing the state’s resources for electoral purposes.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Addressing residents in Okirika during his Thank You Visit to the local government areas, Wike specifically referred to Governor Sim Fubara, warning that no one would be allowed to use Rivers State funds to hire voters from any region for the 2027 elections. He added that individuals engaging in such practices would not secure political tickets for the forthcoming elections.

Wike also criticized political figures who had recently aligned themselves with President Bola Tinubu, declaring that their newfound allegiance would not guarantee them automatic candidacy. He emphasized that the state’s resources should not be exploited for political gain, recalling the perceived missteps of 2023 as a cautionary example.

He said, in part, that the focus should be on the “Renewed Hope” family rather than party affiliations and urged citizens to support candidates of integrity. Wike stressed the importance of voting for individuals with strong character, stating that such decisions would ensure accountability and peace of mind for the electorate.

He concluded by acknowledging past mistakes in political choices while pledging that the errors would be corrected in the next election cycle.

According to Nivo News, the Kano State Government has firmly denied any involvement in a proposed gathering associated with the Nasarawa Palace Emir, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The clarification was issued by the Director-General of Media and Publicity to the Governor of Kano State, Malam Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, who addressed the matter via a public statement on social media. His response followed reports circulated by supporters of the Nasarawa Palace suggesting that the event was being organised in collaboration with the state government and its allies.

The claims reportedly sparked anxiety among supporters of the Emir of Kano resident at Kofar Kudu, Malam Muhammadu Sanusi II, amid the ongoing emirate leadership dispute in the state.

Reacting to the reports, Malam Sanusi Bature dismissed the allegations, describing them as false and misleading, while stressing that the state government has no role in any such planned activity.

The longstanding Kano Emirate crisis, which pits Khalifa Muhammadu Sanusi II against Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, has continued to polarise the region. Sanusi II was reinstated as Emir following the election victory of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf under the New Nigeria Peoples Party.

Since then, the Kano State Government has maintained its recognition of Sanusi II as the legitimate Emir, while Aminu Ado Bayero is believed to enjoy backing from certain federal political interests.

With growing political speculation surrounding Governor Yusuf’s reported plans to defect to the All Progressives Congress, observers believe the emirate crisis could take a new turn in the coming months.