𝐈 𝐚𝐦 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐞: 𝐊𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐰𝐚𝐬𝐨 𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐠𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐛𝐛𝐚 𝐘𝐮𝐬𝐮𝐟 𝐝𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐏𝐂

Kwankwaso, national leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement and former presidential candidate, has pushed back strongly against suggestions he might abandon his political convictions following the resignation of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf from the NNPP.Kwankwaso told supporters at his Kano residence that he is “not for sale” and has no intention of shifting allegiance for personal benefit, saying his struggle is rooted in ideology and service to ordinary Nigerians. He also warned youth and party members against being swayed by money politics and urged them to stay committed to the movement’s values. Governor Yusuf’s departure has triggered a wave of resignations within the NNPP’s state structure. Reports indicate that aides, local government chairmen, and some lawmakers have also left the party following Yusuf’s decision. met with Kwankwasiyya groups to reassure loyalists and coordinate next steps, reflecting efforts to keep the party base intact despite defections. The NNPP leadership has described Governor Yusuf’s resignation as a “betrayal of sacred trust,” arguing that he was elected on the strength of the party and the longstanding loyalty of its supporters in Kano. This statement rejects claims that deep internal crises forced his exit and attempts to paint the governor’s move as political disloyalty. Kwankwaso has used the moment to call for early mobilisation ahead of the 2027 general elections, emphasizing the need to strengthen party loyalty and prepare for upcoming contests. His comments suggest that, despite defections, he intends to keep the NNPP competitive and focused