The national leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement and former Kano State Governor, Senator Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso, has denounced the defection of prominent New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP) members in Kano to the All Progressives Congress (APC), accusing them of betraying the principles and loyalty of the movement.
Kwankwaso expressed his disapproval while addressing supporters from Takai Local Government Area who resisted pressure to defect to the APC. The event took place at his residence on Miller Road, Kano, on Friday.
His remarks come in the wake of Senator Abdulrahman Kawu, representing Kano South Senatorial District, and several other federal lawmakers from the state, switching allegiance to the APC.
He said, “Kano South is a lesson. Voters rejected superghetti, N200 and Atamfa (wrappers) and were patient to vote for the NNPP.
“But those who won the election among us decided to abandon the masses and join those who do not have the masses at heart but are only after what they will get for themselves and their families.
“There is no worse political sin than leaving the party that gave you the opportunity and support but later you abandoned the party. This is the highest level of betrayal.”
The former governor commended the returning members for having the courage to retrace their steps, describing their decision as a reaffirmation of loyalty to the movement. He also warned that those who abandoned the Kwankwasiyya cause would come to regret their actions in due time.