Kano APC Set To Open Doors To Kwankwaso And Other Defectors – But With Tough Conditions Details

The Kano State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced its readiness to welcome Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, the 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), along with other potential defectors—albeit under specific conditions.

At a press briefing held at the APC secretariat on Friday, the party’s state chairman, Abdullahi Abbas, addressed mounting speculation about Kwankwaso’s possible defection from the now-expelled NNPP faction and his return to the ruling party.

Abbas confirmed that the party had already begun preparations to accommodate new members, instructing its ward chapters to open registration for defectors from any political or social background, provided it complies with the APC’s constitution.

He explained, “As part of the renewed hope agenda, APC is undertaking the task of welcoming defectors from all political parties. Recently, there have been rumors about the defection of Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, leader of the expelled NNPP faction. This is a positive development, especially since the APC remains his last political refuge, given his strained relations with other political groups in the country.”

While the party is open to new members, Abbas emphasized that the integrity of the current structure and constitutionally elected officials at all levels would be upheld.

“We are committed to welcoming new members and respecting the constitutional rights of citizens to join any political party of their choice,” he stated. “Our ward chapters have been instructed to open registration for defectors, regardless of their political or social backgrounds, in accordance with the APC constitution.”

He continued, “We assure our elected officials at all levels—from the ward to the state—that their positions will remain intact, as provided by the party’s constitution. For any future party or elective positions, both new and old members will have the right to vote or stand for election without any special preference.”

However, the chairman cautioned that some individuals seeking to join the party might be motivated by personal agendas, such as avoiding legal consequences or attempting to revive their fading political careers.

“We are aware that some individuals are eager to join the APC because they have damaged their political reputations and are now seeking relevance through our party,” he warned.