A massive crowd gathered on Sunday as supporters of Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, the 2023 presidential flag bearer of the New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP), converged on his private residence in Kano State. The large turnout followed closely after the defection of Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, from the NNPP. The development triggered a wave of political reactions across the state, culminating in the solidarity visit to Kwankwaso’s home. Kwankwaso personally confirmed the visit through a statement shared on his verified Facebook page. According to him, the supporters who paid the visit were residents of Nasarawa Local Government Area in Kano State. The former Kano State governor expressed deep gratitude to the supporters, commending them for remaining loyal during what he described as a difficult and challenging period. He acknowledged their presence as a strong show of unity and resolve at a time when political loyalty was being tested. Speaking on the visit, Kwankwaso said he was honoured to welcome the group to his residence and appreciated their resilience and steadfast commitment. He emphasized that their decision to stand by him was not motivated by personal benefits, but by a shared desire for collective development and the overall wellbeing of the people. He further noted that despite recent challenges that had shaken the confidence of many, the supporters chose to remain firm in their beliefs and ideals. According to him, their actions reflected courage, determination, and faith in the principles that define the Kwankwasiyya movement. Kwankwaso reaffirmed his commitment to sustaining and promoting the long-standing ideals of Kwankwasiyya, stressing that unity and perseverance remained central to the journey ahead. He concluded by thanking the supporters once again for their loyalty and solidarity, expressing confidence that success would be achieved through divine grace and the will of the people. Meanwhile, LMSINT MEDIA reports that Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf recently left the NNPP and joined the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The move reportedly left Kwankwaso disappointed, prompting him to describe the day of the governor’s exit from the party as “World Betrayal Day.”
