Presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Social gathering (NNPP) and chief of the Kwankwasiyya motion, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has strongly criticized politicians who defect to rival events after securing electoral victories, calling such actions the “biggest political sin” in a democratic system.
Talking on Friday in Kano whereas welcoming a bunch of latest NNPP members from Takai Native Authorities Space of Kano South to his residence on Miller Street, Kwankwaso denounced latest defections from the NNPP to the All Progressives Congress (APC), together with that of Senator Abdurrahman Kawu Sumaila and Hon. Kabiru Alhassan Rurum.
Reflecting on earlier election cycles, notably in 2019 and 2023, Kwankwaso described every political contest as a studying alternative for the motion, which he mentioned has grown stronger and extra resilient.
He emphasised that the Kwankwasiyya motion stays dedicated to grassroots empowerment and isn’t pushed by {financial} inducements. “This motion is for the individuals. It’s not about cash. Some individuals collected spaghetti and N2,000 to elect somebody. However in Kano, the poor stood agency. If it had been left to these promoting their votes, the NNPP wouldn’t have gained,” he mentioned.
Kwankwaso condemned politicians who swap allegiance after benefiting from common help, branding such strikes as a betrayal of the voters. “That is the best type of betrayal in a democratic setting. When susceptible individuals vote for you and also you flip round to hitch their oppressors, it’s a political sin of the best order,” he declared.
He warned in opposition to underestimating the power of the Kwankwasiyya motion, describing it as a formidable political drive. “Preventing the Kwankwasiyya motion is a grave mistake. One might not perceive till he engages in that combat—after which he’ll understand how robust it’s,” he mentioned.
Calling for continued unity and vigilance, Kwankwaso urged his supporters to accentuate grassroots mobilization and keep centered on the motion’s core values of social justice and repair to the underprivileged.
“Whether or not you bought an appointment or not, whether or not you bought a contract or not, we’re all on this for the fitting causes. The poor now perceive every little thing, and that’s our power,” he concluded, congratulating the brand new members on becoming a member of the NNPP.