The Digest:
Abdul’aziz Ganduje, son of APC National Chairman Abdullahi Ganduje, has visited former Kano Governor and NNPP leader Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso at his residence. The visit was confirmed by Kwankwaso’s media aide on Thursday and comes amid heightened political tension in Kano following Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s recent defection to the APC. Details of the meeting were not disclosed, but it is described as a gesture of respect and loyalty to Kwankwaso. The governor’s move has sparked open disappointment from Kwankwaso, who questioned why Yusuf would leave the NNPP after it secured his electoral victory.
Key Points:
- High-level personal visits may signal behind-the-scenes political dialogue and realignment efforts in Kano.
- Governor Yusuf’s defection has intensified rivalry between the NNPP and APC, reshaping the state’s political landscape.
- Such interactions could influence party cohesion, voter loyalty, and strategic positioning ahead of future elections.
- The visit underscores the personal and familial dimensions often embedded in Nigeria’s political dynamics.
- Kwankwaso’s public criticism reflects broader tensions within the NNPP and its relationship with the defected governor.
Sources: Daily Post Nigeria
