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Conflict In Kwankwasiyya as Kwankwaso Accused Dangwani of Sabotage

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The Kwankwasiyya movement in Kano is facing a serious internal crisis among its members in the last few weeks.

This is coming after one of its stakeholders and leaders in Kano distributed food items worth millions of naira as part of Ramadan Palliatives to its members.

A close aide of Kwankwaso Sanusi Surajo was seen in a video that went viral accusing Dr Yunusa Adamu Dangwani of trying to disunite the movement because of his ambition against Abba Kabir Yusuf, a governorship annointed candidate of PDP in the 2019 poll.

Sanusi Surajo reiterated that they will no longer accept any candidate other than Abba Kabir Yusuf calling on Dangwani to forget about his ambition or walk out of the movement.

“Even Kwankwaso cannot change Abba for us, if you’re not going to support Abba is better you walk out of the movement or defect from the party.

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Abba has gotten the support of the people, he was accepted by the people, we can’t change him but we know that he’s doing all these to sabotage Kwankwaso but God is seeing them and they will not succeed.

Shekarau Debunk Rift In Kano APC Echelon,Reveals Relationship With Former Governor Kwankwaso.

Kwankwaso has supported them, he made them who they are, these are people that cannot win election in their polling units”. Sanusi said.

Though he refused to mention name, his message was clear that he’s directing it at Dr Yunusa Dangwani, a former Chief of Staff to Kwankwaso and Commissioner of water resources when he was governor for second term.

Dangwani has been on the news since his distribution of Ramadan Palliatives to party members.

He has since been enjoying the support of many Kwankwasiyya stakeholders and members who are openly calling on him to contest for governorship.

It can be seen after the emergence of Sanusi Surajo video where some members of the Kwankwasiyya movement condemn it and call on the party to suspend him as Organising Secretary in the state.

“There is nothing wrong in expressing interest to contest or for your supporters to call on you to contest, that’s the beauty of democracy. This time around, we want democracy to take place, let Kwankwaso change Abba for the good of the party and the movement.

Since his emergence as candidate for the 2019 governorship under PDP, Abba has been feeling himself, he has no respect for anyone and has been using some members to attack some stakeholders in an effort to frustrate them.

This is why we don’t like Abba, even if he wins, he will keep our leaders aside, he’s not willing to work with them because of his convoluted ego”. A member of the movement who preferred anonymity said.

According to insiders, Yunusa Adamu Dangwani, a Russian trained medical doctor is not the only stakeholder in Kwankwasiyya against Abba Kabir Yusuf, most of the leaders of the movement are supporting his move of giving them freedom  against the autocratic leadership style of Kwankwaso for refusing to give the stakeholders upper hand in terms of decision making.

Some stakeholders have protested the decision of Kwankwaso to bring Mohammed Yusuf Jamo as North West zonal vice chairman of PDP and Mustapha Alkassim Dan Hajiya as Ex-officio.

According to a close aide of Kwankwaso who preferred anonymity, Kwankwaso singlehandedly brought the duo without proper consultation of his team members.

“This is what Tinubu will not do to his people, while others are building bridges at national level, he’s busy with Kano politics and unfortunately he is not carrying his people along”.

The source said that Kwankwaso is ready to dump the PDP if he fails to secure the seat of the Zonal Vice Chairman of the party for his man.

“He has even brag of that, he can be seen dining with Tinubu any moment if his interest is not going to be accepted in the party”. The source said.

When POLITICS DIGEST contacted one of the close associate of the former governor whether they are ready to join him in dumping the party, he said No and many of his people will not follow him if he makes that decision.

Among members of the Kwankwasiyya that are against the candidature of Abba Kabir Yusuf include Aliyu Sani Madaki, Yusuf Bello Dambatta, Barr. Maliki Kuliya, Prof. Umar Farouk Jibril, Danburan Abubakar Nuhu,  Zainab Audu Bako, Lawan Sale Gaya, Garba Ibrahim Diso among many others.

Ahead of the 2019 election, close associates of the former Senator that dumped him like Aminu Dabo, Bala Gwagwarwa, Muaz Magaji and Idris Dambazau did that because of his choice of Abba Kabir Yusuf.

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200,000 APC Members in Kano Dismiss Allegations Against Ministerial Nominee Yusuf Abdullah Atta as Baseless

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October 27, 2024

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Over 200,000 members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State have dismissed allegations of incompetence against the ministerial nominee, retired Hon. Yusuf Abdullah Atta, as baseless. Some APC members in Kano believe the allegations stem from personal grudges held by a few individuals who are not legitimate members of the party.

In a statement, Mustapha Gidan Magani, the secretary of APC Kwaciri Ward, on behalf of the entire executive committee of APC Fagge Local Government Area, rejected the allegations of anti-party activities during the 2023 general election. The executives argued that those intending to submit a petition to the Senate, claiming to represent 50,000 APC members, have no legal standing to make such claims.

The APC executives from Fagge Local Government Area are prepared to counter the petition, asserting that it will have little impact on the confirmation of Atta as Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development. They expressed gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for nominating Atta, highlighting his administrative skills and dedication to serving humanity.

 

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PDP Youth Activist Calls for Suspension of Shekarau, Bello Hayatu from the party

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October 14, 2024

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Salisu Usman Karaskabuli, a youth activist of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Kano, has called for the immediate suspension of several high-ranking party members, including former governor Ibrahim Shekarau, Bello Hayatu Gwarzo, and Yahaya Bagobiri.

He accused them of sabotaging the party’s efforts in the state and hindering PDP’s progress in the region.

Addressing journalists in Kano, Salisu Karaskabuli alleged that Shekarau has engaged in anti-party activities during the 2023 governorship election.
“Despite being a PDP leader, the majority of his supporters backed the APC candidate,” Salisu Karaskabuli said.
He further claimed that Shekarau is already mobilizing his supporters to work for Senator Barau’s governorship ambitions in 2027, signaling ongoing disloyalty.

Salisu Karaskabuli also blamed the PDP National Vice Chairman for the Northwest Bello Hayatu Gwarzo for failing to unite the party across the region.
He noted that prominent PDP members, such as former governors Ibrahim Shema of Katsina and Ramalan Yero of Kaduna, had defected to other parties due to Gwarzo’s ineffective leadership.
Concerning the recent PDP congress in Kano, Usman expressed frustration, rejecting the outcomes of the ward, local government, and state congresses.
He accused the leadership of the party for partisan zoning and disqualifying candidates without valid reasons.

Further accusations were leveled at Yahaya Bagobiri, the chairman of PDP elders in Kano.
Salisu Usman claimed that Bagobiri had leaked sensitive party information to the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) leader Rabiu Kwankwaso.

Usman Karaskabuli called on the national leadership of the PDP to investigate the accused members and, if found guilty, take appropriate disciplinary action.

The accusations come at a time when the PDP in Kano and the wider Northwest is grappling with internal divisions, which some fear could weaken the party ahead of the 2027 general elections.

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APC Youth Activist Urges President Tinubu to Appoint Murtala Sule Garo as Minister

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October 13, 2024

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Sadiq Ali Sango, a prominent youth activist of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to consider appointing Murtala Sule Garo as a minister in the forthcoming cabinet reshuffle.
Sango made this known in a statement released to journalists in Kano.

The Federal Government recently announced that President Tinubu would soon reshuffle his cabinet, sparking widespread speculation over potential new appointees.
Sango expressed optimism that Garo, a grassroots politician with a proven track record, would be a fitting choice for a ministerial position.

“Murtala Sule Garo is not only a politician but a true son of the soil, with immense contributions to the APC in Kano,” Sango stated.
“His service as the APC’s deputy gubernatorial candidate in the 2023 election and his unwavering commitment to the party despite not having the reins of government in Kano makes him the ideal candidate for Tinubu’s cabinet.”

Sango further highlighted Garo’s role in holding the party together during difficult times, describing him as the “supporting pillar” of the APC in Kano.
“He has carried the party on his shoulders, providing support to party leaders and members alike,” he added.

With the APC no longer in control of Kano State’s government, Garo’s influence at the grassroots level has been pivotal for the party’s continued strength in the region.
According to Sango, Garo’s appointment would reinforce the party’s position in Kano and contribute to the success of President Tinubu’s administration.

The call for Murtala Sule Garo’s inclusion in the Federal Executive Council comes amid growing anticipation regarding the composition of the new cabinet and the need for strong political figures to represent Kano at the national level.

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