Kwankwaso To Rejoin APC? Ganduje Declares NNPP Politically Dead In 2027

In a bold political statement stirring Nigeria’s political landscape, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has proclaimed that the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) is now inactive and nearing its demise. This declaration came with an added twist—Ganduje claims that Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, the NNPP’s 2023 presidential candidate, is plotting a return to the APC ahead of the 2027 general elections.

This article explores the context, reactions, and implications of this major political update.

Ganduje: “NNPP Is Dead and Ready for Burial”

While addressing members of the Tinubu Support Group (TSG) at the APC national secretariat in Abuja, Ganduje didn’t mince words.

“The NNPP is dead. What remains is to bury it. The coffin has already been constructed; the grave is being dug. And its so-called national leader, Kwankwaso, wants to return home to the APC,” Ganduje stated.

He stressed that the ruling party was open to receiving Kwankwaso back, describing the APC as his political home.

Kwankwaso Denies Defection Claims

Contrary to Ganduje’s assertion, Kwankwaso and the NNPP leadership have repeatedly dismissed rumors of defection. During the NNPP National Executive Council meeting in Abuja, Kwankwaso fired back, saying:

“It is Ganduje who will eventually join me in NNPP, not the other way around.”

This response highlights the tension and uncertainty surrounding political alignments ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections.

NNPP’s Official Stand on Political Alignments

In a recent interview with LMSINT MEDIA, Ladipo Johnson, the National Publicity Secretary of the NNPP in Kano State, clarified the party’s position.

“While we are open to dialogue and alignment discussions, there is no agreement or formal process currently on the table,” Johnson explained.

This suggests that though political alliances may be explored, no official steps have been taken by Kwankwaso or the NNPP leadership to return to the APC.

What This Means for the 2027 Political Race

The back-and-forth between Ganduje and Kwankwaso signals an early start to the 2027 political chess game in Nigeria. With both figures holding strong influence in Kano and the North-West region, their next moves could reshape political alliances and voter sentiment nationwide.

As Nigeria inches toward the 2027 elections, political maneuvering has already begun. While Ganduje confidently declares the NNPP’s end and Kwankwaso’s return to APC, opposing narratives continue to emerge from the NNPP.

One thing is clear: the political arena is heating up, and every move counts. Keep following LMSINT MEDIA for verified updates on Nigeria’s political scene.