Rabiu Kwankwaso, former governor of Kano and national leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), has cautioned party members considering leaving the NNPP that such a move would lead to political failure.
Speaking to supporters in Kano amid rumors that some members of the Kwankwasiyya Movement are planning to defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC) to boost Kwankwaso’s presidential chances, the former governor warned that betrayal does not bring success.
Abdullahi Rogo, Director-General of the Protocol Directorate at Kano State Government House, representing the movement, said the defection plan was intended to serve Kano’s best interests. However, Kwankwaso strongly opposed the idea.
He said, “What I am seeing is here even beyond what I expected. Of course, I am aware that few, very few of you have decided to cross to the other side; don’t worry, whoever knows them should advise them.
“Nobody in this country or elsewhere has ever succeeded with betrayal; it doesn’t work that way. And if you are in doubt, look at our history from 1999 till date. All those who betrayed this group, like other groups, have never succeeded. I don’t even know one.
“They may succeed temporarily: day one, day two, day three, year one, year two. Some in this state were looking like they were succeeding for 10 years. If you ask them, ‘where are you now?’
“They are on the floor, flat on the ground. So, I’m telling you so that you can learn from other people’s experience.
“Don’t try to learn from their own experiences; some of the time, it could be very very expensive. So, work together as a family, support the ideology.”
Kwankwaso’s message was a clear call for unity and loyalty within the NNPP as the party prepares for future political contests.
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