rabiu kwankwaso

The Digest: In a striking reversal of recent political narratives, NNPP chieftain Rabiu Kwankwaso has publicly denied submitting any letter of intent to join the ruling APC, urging the public to rely solely on official channels for accurate information. The denial comes just days after the...

The Digest: In a move that could redefine Nigeria's political landscape, Rabiu Kwankwaso is reportedly in advanced talks with APC leadership about defecting from the NNPP, revealing how political allegiances can shift like desert sands before major elections. According to Daily Trust, the...

The Digest: NNPP national leader Rabiu Kwankwaso has expressed conditional openness to merging his party with the ruling APC but insists on guaranteed value and respect, citing past neglect during the Buhari administration. The former Kano governor emphasized that any alliance must acknowledge...

A chieftain of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Abdulmumin Jibrin, has disclosed that former presidential candidate Rabiu Kwankwaso is still open to joining the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). According to Jibrin, the doors remain open for Kwankwaso to align with President Bola...

The Digest: Abdulmumin Jibrin, a close ally of New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) leader Rabiu Kwankwaso, recently met President Bola Tinubu behind closed doors at the Presidential Villa. This high-profile meeting has ignited speculation about Jibrin's potential defection back to the All...

The Digest: The presidency has countered claims by Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, accusing the Tinubu administration of prioritizing infrastructure development in the South. In a detailed response, President Tinubu’s media aide, Sunday Dare, highlighted ongoing projects benefiting the North. Key...

The Digest: At a Kano State Stakeholders' Dialogue on the 2025 Constitutional Amendment, NNPP’s Rabiu Kwankwaso criticized the Tinubu-led administration, accusing it of focusing resources on the southern region while neglecting northern Nigeria’s development. Key Points: Kwankwaso traveled...

The Digest: On July 21, 2025, President Bola Tinubu held a private meeting with Rabiu Kwankwaso, former Kano governor, at the Aso Rock Villa. The encounter sparked speculation about political collaboration ahead of the 2027 elections. Their first known interaction in over a year, it raised...

The Digest: The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has become a focal point in Nigeria's 2027 elections after a coalition of major opposition leaders officially adopted it. Now, Rabiu Kwankwaso, the NNPP leader, faces pressure to choose between the coalition and the ruling APC. Key Points...

In a major political maneuver, the resignation of APC National Chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje, is reportedly a strategic move orchestrated by President Bola Tinubu. According to sources, Ganduje was forced out to pave the way for the imminent defection of former Kano Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso to the...

As Nigeria inches toward 2027, political realignments stir fresh speculation. Rabiu Kwankwaso distances himself from defection claims, highlighting growing misinformation in an uncertain landscape. Kwankwaso denied authorizing any statement on joining APC, calling it “false” and “political...