The National Leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) and leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has reacted to the reported defection of Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and several political office holders, declaring that his political struggle is not driven by personal gain but by the pursuit of justice and better living conditions for ordinary Nigerians.
Political tension heightened in Kano State following the resignation of Governor Yusuf alongside 44 local government council chairmen, members of the House of Representatives, and other political appointees, who are reportedly on their way to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Speaking to party supporters at his residence in Kano shortly after the governor’s resignation, Kwankwaso said his decades-long political engagement has been centred on emancipating the masses from socio-economic challenges.
“I am not for sale. Our political convictions keep me grounded. If I were in politics for personal gain, I would have taken the easy route, and you would be looking for me elsewhere, not here,” he said.
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He added that commitment to shared ideals, rather than material incentives, has sustained the Kwankwasiyya Movement over the years.
“Our shared vision is what keeps me going. If I were motivated by greed, I would have taken the money and walked away. And you would not be here today, standing firmly with us,” Kwankwaso stated.
The former Kano State governor urged supporters of the NNPP and the Kwankwasiyya Movement to remain resolute and intensify mobilisation ahead of the 2027 general elections.
“We need people like you who have sacrificed and stood by the truth. You should not relent, because one day we will achieve our objectives,” he said.
Kwankwaso also warned that recent political developments in Kano should serve as a wake-up call for the movement.
“Going by what is happening in Kano today, we must begin to prepare seriously. There are people who are determined to destroy what we have built over time,” he cautioned.
Reaffirming his stance, Kwankwaso assured supporters that he would not compromise his principles, stressing that his mission remains the defence of the common people.
“My mission has always been to fight for the ordinary people. I will not compromise with those who exploit the masses,” he reiterated.