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Kano Govt Claims Yusuf Approached Tinubu Over APC Talks ‘With Kwankwaso’s Approval’

Kano APC defection claim has sparked political tension after the Kano State Government alleged that Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf approached President Bola Tinubu over possible APC realignment talks allegedly approved by Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso. The claim is fueling speculation over internal NNPP pressure, political loyalty testing and growing 2027 positioning battles across northern Nigeria.

NNPP Alleges Intimidation in Kano After Local Poll Disputes

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The NNPP intimidation allegation Kano has intensified political tension in the state following disputes linked to recent local government elections. Party officials claim members were harassed and pressured during post-election activities, while authorities insist law enforcement actions were routine and lawful amid broader concerns about electoral stability before 2027.

After Abba Yusuf’s Defection, Is Kwankwaso’s Grip on Kano Finally Slipping?

IDNN5 months ago5 months ago0

Political dominance is easiest to mistake for permanence—until it’s tested. For years, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has been the central gravitational force in Kano politics, building...

Kwankwaso Says Kano Governor’s APC Defection Feels ‘Unreal,’ Warns of Regret

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Former presidential candidate Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has said he is still struggling to come to terms with the decision of Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf to defect to the All Progressives Congress, describing the move as shocking and politically damaging.

NNPP Condemns Abba Yusuf’s Defection, Calls It ‘Historic Betrayal’

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The New Nigeria Peoples Party has condemned the defection of Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, describing his exit as a “historic betrayal” of the party and the Kwankwasiyya movement. The party accused Yusuf of abandoning the mandate that brought him to power, warning that his decision could weaken party cohesion as political realignments continue in Kano State.

Kwankwaso Declares January 23 ‘World Betrayal Day’ After Abba Yusuf’s NNPP Exit

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Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, national leader of the NNPP, has declared January 23 as “World Betrayal Day” following Kano Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s resignation from the party. The declaration, made during an address to supporters in Kano, underscores growing internal divisions within the Kwankwasiyya movement and highlights deepening political tensions after Yusuf’s planned defection.

Abba Yusuf Fires Political Adviser as Kano Power Blocs Realign After NNPP Exit

IDNN5 months ago5 months ago0

Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has dismissed his political adviser barely 24 hours after resigning from the NNPP, signalling a major political realignment in the state. The move comes amid mass defections of lawmakers and council chairmen, deepening tensions within the Kwankwasiyya movement and reshaping Kano’s political landscape ahead of 2027.

Kwankwaso Says “I’m Not for Sale” Amid NNPP Defections and Political Uncertainty

IDNN5 months ago5 months ago0

Former presidential candidate Rabiu Kwankwaso has reaffirmed his political convictions, declaring that he will not compromise his principles for personal gain amid defections from the NNPP. Speaking to supporters in Kano, the leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement urged early mobilisation ahead of the 2027 elections, stressing loyalty to ideology over political expediency.

Kano Governor Slams Police Boycott of Independence Parade

IDNN9 months ago9 months ago0

IDNN Politics & Security Desk Independence Day, No Police in Sight As Nigerians marked the country’s 65th Independence anniversary, Kano State delivered a shocking image:...

Fractured Federation @65: Rivers, Kano, Edo Crises Expose Nigeria’s Political Fault Lines

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Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary revealed deep cracks in the federation as Rivers, Kano, and Edo states clashed with federal authority, culture, and security.