An ally of influential former Kano State Governor Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has alleged that the state chapter of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is orchestrating a move to prevent Kwankwaso from entering his home state.
Buba Galadima, speaking in an interview with DCL Hausa, claimed a document is currently under consideration at the Presidency aimed at restricting Kwankwaso’s movements to Kano. “There is a paper before the Presidential Villa, and from what we are hearing, it is meant to prevent Kwankwaso from coming to Kano,” Galadima stated. He framed any such action as a politically motivated effort that contravenes democratic norms, stating, “They are trying to stop him from coming to his own state for political reasons.”
Galadima said they are awaiting a response from the Presidency on the matter, suggesting the reported move mirrors previous tactics used to frustrate theNNPP presidential candidate. Separately, he commented on unverified reports that the United States is considering sanctions against certain Nigerians, including Kwankwaso. While noting the report was not entirely unexpected, he attributed it to persistent rumors.
In a related development, Galadima alleged that Kwankwaso has previously faced intense pressure to defect from his party to the APC. He claimed that following a directive for Kwankwaso to join the APC, associates warned him of potential reprisals for refusal. According to Galadima, some confidants advised a party switch to avoid political trouble, citing serious threats.
Despite this pressure, Galadima asserted that Kwankwaso remains resolute. He stated the former governor will not defect unless specific conditions, framed as being in the public interest, are met. “Kwankwaso is not scared. He has made it clear that he will not move to another party unless the conditions he set for the good of the people are fulfilled,” Galadima said.
The allegations highlight ongoing political tensions in Kano, a critical electoral battleground, and raise questions about the use of state or federal mechanisms in intraparty conflicts. Kwankwaso’s camp has not issued a separate statement, and the Presidency has not commented on the existence or content of any such document. The APC in Kano also did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
