The National Leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has warned that betraying the Kwankwasiyya political movement would inevitably lead to political failure in Kano State.
Kwankwaso, who spoke in a video message that has since gone viral on social media, cited historical examples to support his claim, saying that since 1999, individuals who abandoned the movement have consistently lost their political relevance.
His remarks come amid speculations and rumours that Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, may defect from the NNPP to the All Progressives Congress (APC), a development that has continued to generate intense political debate within the state.
Addressing members of the Kwankwasiyya movement directly, Kwankwaso urged them to remain loyal and steadfast, warning against crossing over to rival political platforms.
According to him, while some former members may have enjoyed brief periods of success after leaving the movement—whether for a few days, months, or even years—such gains were always temporary and ultimately ended in decline.
He recalled that some politicians in Kano once held power and influence for nearly a decade after breaking away but have since faded completely from the political landscape.
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Kwankwaso advised party faithful to learn from history rather than repeat past mistakes, noting that personal experience, though instructive, could be an extremely costly teacher in politics.
“No one anywhere in this country or elsewhere has ever succeeded through betrayal; it doesn’t work that way,” he said.
“If you are in doubt, look at our history from 1999 to date. All those who betrayed this group have never succeeded, and I don’t know why.
“They may appear to succeed temporarily—day one, day two, year one or year two. Some in this state looked like they were succeeding for 10 years. Where are they now? They are flat on the floor,” Kwankwaso added.