Presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) and leader of the Kwankwasiyya movement, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has strongly condemned the act of defecting to rival political parties after winning elections, describing it as the “greatest political sin.”
Speaking at his residence on Miller Road in Kano, where he received new NNPP members from Takai Local Government Area, Kwankwaso criticized recent defections from the party—particularly those of Senator Abdurrahman Kawu Sumaila and Rep. Kabiru Alhassan Rurum—who recently joined the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Kwankwaso recounted how some politicians attempted to destabilize the Kwankwasiyya movement in 2015, but the movement survived due to its strong ideological foundation and the resilience of its supporters. “Some joined us with dishonest intentions,” he said, referencing internal betrayals. “But thank God, the movement did not derail.”
He emphasized that the Kwankwasiyya movement is people-driven and not motivated by financial gain. He criticized voters in Kano South who allegedly traded their votes for spaghetti and ₦2,000 during elections, contrasting them with the steadfast support from Kano’s poor masses.
Calling defection after winning elections a “betrayal of the people,” Kwankwaso said, “There is no greater political sin than turning your back on the people who rejected deceivers and stood by you.”
He warned political opponents not to underestimate the strength of the Kwankwasiyya movement, calling it “a solid wall” that cannot be easily broken. “Those who try to fight us soon realize how tough it is.”
Kwankwaso concluded by congratulating the new NNPP members and urging them to remain committed to the cause of uplifting the common man. “This movement is one to be proud of. Its mission is clear: to empower the people.”
