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<p>The Coalition of Kwankwasiyya Support Groups has strongly opposed the defection of Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing the move as a betrayal of trust and a disregard for the mandate given by the people.</p><div class="TqQuI4F9" style="clear:both;float:left;width:100%;margin:0 0 20px 0;"><script async src="https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js"></script>

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<p>Addressing a press conference on behalf of the coalition, its Chairman, Hon. Usman Namama, said the governor’s decision had shocked millions of Nigerians, particularly the people of Kano State who overwhelmingly supported him at the polls.</p>
<p>Namama stated that democracy thrives on transparency, loyalty, and accountability, stressing that political leaders owe it to the electorate to consult widely before making decisions that fundamentally alter the mandate they were given.</p>
<p>According to him, Kano’s political history has consistently shown that the people do not tolerate betrayal. He recalled how the late Malam Aminu Kano laid the foundation for progressive politics in the state, which later brought the late Alhaji Abubakar Rimi to power, noting that Rimi was voted out in 1983 after falling out with his mentor.</p><div class="3RiyeUvt" style="clear:both;float:left;width:100%;margin:0 0 20px 0;"><script async src="https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js"></script>

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<p>He also referenced the political journey of Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, who lost his re-election bid in 2003 as an incumbent governor but accepted the outcome with humility, a gesture that later strengthened his bond with the people and paved the way for his political comeback.</p>
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<p>Namama further recalled that Kwankwaso later supported Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje to become governor in 2015, only for Ganduje to later sever ties with his political benefactor, a development he said further reinforced the recurring lesson of Kano politics.</p>
<p>The coalition chairman said Senator Kwankwaso subsequently introduced Abba Kabir Yusuf into the political family under the NNPP platform, adding that Kano voters rallied behind Yusuf largely because of their trust in Kwankwaso’s leadership and judgment.</p>
<p>“Despite legal battles, intimidation and other challenges, the will of the people prevailed, and Abba Kabir Yusuf emerged as governor because the people believed in Senator Kwankwaso,” Namama said.</p>
<p>He expressed deep disappointment that the governor had now chosen to defect to another party, describing the move as a repetition of past betrayals against Kwankwaso.</p>
<p>Speaking on behalf of the coalition, Namama declared that its members remained firmly loyal to Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, insisting that their allegiance was not to any political party but to character, sacrifice, and proven leadership.</p>
<p>“Our loyalty is to Kwankwaso. Whoever he supports, we will support. Whoever he endorses, we will vote for, and wherever he leads, we will follow,” he said.</p>
<p>He emphasized that the relationship between Kwankwaso and his supporters was rooted in trust, consistency, and shared struggle, adding that the coalition represented the grassroots voters who form the backbone of democracy in Kano State.</p>
<p>Namama concluded by stating that the coalition was patiently awaiting directives from Senator Kwankwaso, warning that the people, history, and the political class were closely watching developments in the state.</p>
<p>The press conference was attended by members of the media, Kwankwasiyya supporters, and other invited stakeholders</p>
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