Even If Kwankwaso Chooses a Dog, It Will Defeat Gov Yusuf — Kwankwasiyya Declares

The Kwankwasiyya Movement in Kano State has sent a strong warning to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, declaring that the political influence of Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso remains untouchable.

In a bold assertion, a high-ranking official of the movement claimed that any candidate endorsed by the national leader would resoundingly defeat the incumbent governor in any future contest.

Saddam Sani Umar, the Welfare Officer of the Kwankwasiyya Movement in Kano, made these remarks as the state grapples with intense political realignment.

The tension follows persistent reports and movements suggesting that Governor Yusuf is finalizing plans to defect from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Umar dismissed the idea that the movement would lose its grip on Kano politics if the governor departs. He pointed to the deep-rooted loyalty of the grassroots, emphasizing that the people follow the leader, not the office.

According to him, “Whoever Kwankwaso chooses, the people will turn out massively to vote for them. In Kano, if Kwankwaso chooses a dog, the people will vote for it because they trust him as a leader who stands by his people.”

The welfare officer reminded the public of the governor’s political history, noting that Yusuf’s rise was entirely engineered by Kwankwaso.

He highlighted that the governor had spent over three decades as Kwankwaso’s personal assistant before serving as a commissioner and eventually being handpicked for the state’s top job.

Moreover, Umar described any attempt to challenge Kwankwaso’s influence as “myopic,” warning that past leaders who tried to betray the movement faced political ruin.

He specifically referenced the fallout between Kwankwaso and former Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, asserting that history repeats itself for those who show disloyalty.

“Betraying Kwankwaso does not end well; history proves it,” Umar stated, adding that the Kwankwasiyya ideology is larger than any individual.

The official further noted that the movement’s identity, symbolized by the iconic red cap, remains a shield for many politicians in the state.

However, he argued that even those contemplating a move to the APC are afraid to discard the symbol, as “the moment they take that cap off, they lose their political safety.”

While Governor Yusuf has reportedly been under pressure to defect to secure his 2027 ambitions, many of his key cabinet members and the Deputy Governor, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, have recently reaffirmed their total allegiance to Kwankwaso.

Umar concluded by stating that the movement remains unshakeable and that its core supporters value loyalty over government patronage.

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