Kwankwaso open to joining APC, sets conditions

The National Leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP),Rabiu Kwankwaso, has clarified that he has not rejected the All Progressives Congress (APC), saying that he is cautious due to past experiences.

Kwankwaso stated this while addressing party leaders and supporters from Rano and Dawakin Tofa at his residence in Kano on Wednesday, noting that his position has been misunderstood.

“I didn’t say I won’t join APC, but we must first be clearly assured of the future of the Kano State Government before we join the APC.

”What will be the fate of our lawmakers and other supporters before we agree to defect?” Kwankwaso asked.

The former Governor recalled previous political alignments where his camp played significant roles in forming governments but claimed that they were later sidelined.

Kwankwaso emphasised that any defection must be based on clear assurances regarding the protection of his supporters and the Kano State Government’s structures.

The former governor emphasised that no firm guarantees had been offered to safeguard Kwankwasiyya’s interests or ensure fair treatment of its members within any new arrangement.

Without written assurances, abandoning the NNPP would be premature and risky,” he remarked.

Kwankwaso reiterated his commitment to protecting his supporters’ mandate and interests, assuring them that no decision would be taken without broad consultations and clear benefits to the people.