The Kwankwasiyya Movement has stated that the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has lost its operational relevance in Kano State and across Nigeria following the departure of its former presidential candidate, Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso. The assessment was provided by movement spokesperson Habibu Mohammed during a televised interview addressing Kwankwaso’s recent defection to the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
Speaking on Tuesday via Arise Television, Mohammed explained that Kwankwaso’s political influence and party structure are closely aligned. He noted that the departure effectively reorganizes the party’s base in Kano and reduces its national visibility. “The NNPP is synonymous with Kwankwaso, and his exit signals that the party’s structure in Kano has fundamentally changed,” Mohammed said. “That shift will likely be reflected nationally.”
Mohammed indicated that the ADC is positioned to absorb former NNPP members, pointing to widespread confidence in Kwankwaso’s leadership approach. He described the former candidate as a consistent and straightforward public figure whose decision-making draws support from various political stakeholders. The spokesperson anticipates additional party alignments in the region as members adjust to the new platform.
The NNPP gained national attention through Kwankwaso’s campaign network, which served as the foundation for his presidential bid. The Kwankwasiyya Movement, originally established as a civic support group during his tenure as Kano governor, operates alongside his political initiatives and coordinates grassroots outreach. The organization has historically functioned as a parallel structure while maintaining formal affiliation with the party he represents.
The transition to the ADC will require updated membership coordination at state and federal levels. Both parties must now adjust their organizational frameworks and campaign operations in northern Nigeria. The Kwankwasiyya Movement confirmed it will continue coordinating with Kwankwaso’s political direction as structural realignments proceed across Kano and surrounding states.
