{"id":193347,"date":"2026-02-03T11:17:48","date_gmt":"2026-02-03T10:17:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/kwankwasiyya-clarifies-alleged-defection-to-apc"},"modified":"2026-02-03T13:00:58","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T12:00:58","slug":"kwankwasiyya-clarifies-alleged-defection-to-apc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/policy\/kwankwasiyya-clarifies-alleged-defection-to-apc","title":{"rendered":"Kwankwasiyya Clarifies Alleged Defection to APC"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The Kwankwasiyya Movement, has strongly dismissed speculated reports of their leader, Dr Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso defecting to the All Progressives Congress, APC, or any other party, describing the reports as nothing but figment of lies created to discredit Kwankwaso.<\/p>\n

The movement in a release said, \u201d \u201cWe observed with deep concern the increasing circulation of speculative reports, commentaries, and televised opinions alleging that our principal, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, engaged in negotiations or made demands to defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC).<\/p>\n

\u201cWe state clearly, categorically, and without any ambiguity that Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has never at any time entered into negotiations, discussions, or meetings with the APC, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, or any proxy for the purpose of defection.<\/p>\n

These claims are entirely false, baseless, and deliberately misleading.\u201d<\/p>\n

The released which was signed by the movement spokesperson, Dr. Habibu Sale Muhammad, said, \u201cit is deeply troubling that allegations of such gravity capable of damaging reputation and distorting public understanding are being published and amplified without, verrifiable facts, credible primary sources and or direct confirmation from the person concerned or his political movement\u201d<\/p>\n

Dr Habibu Sale Muhammad, reminded that, journalism remains a noble profession built on investigation, balance, and factual accuracy, not conjecture, elite gossip, or speculative analysis disguised as insider knowledge.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe, therefore, urge journalists, editors, and media platforms to uphold the highest standards of professionalism, particularly when reporting on sensitive political matters.<\/p>\n

He added that, \u201d in clarifying the facts for the avoidance of doubt, we restate the following facts, the last formal meeting between Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu took place in January 2024.<\/p>\n

\u201cNo discussion whatsoever took place at that meeting regarding defection, political bargaining, or party alignment.<\/p>\n

Claims that Senator Kwankwaso made high demands or overreached himself are fabrications built on imaginary negotiations that never occurred.\u201d<\/p>\n

He said, \u201cit is important to emphasize that Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has long-standing personal and political relationships that cut across party lines and administrations. Such interactions are normal, healthy, and expected in a democratic polity.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe meeting referenced in January 2024 occurred within this long-established context. In the absence of verified facts regarding the purpose, content, or outcome of that meeting, no individual, analyst, or media organization has the right to speculate or draw conclusions particularly on matters as grave as defection or political bargaining.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Spokesperson, emphasized that, meetings, without facts, must not be converted into false narratives.<\/p>\n

He expressed worries that it has become increasingly clear that these reports form part of a broader, coordinated attempt by sections of the political elite to discredit Senator Kwankwaso ahead of future political realignments, preemptively weaken his political relevance, mischaracterize and minimize him despite his national stature.<\/p>\n

\u201cIronically, many of those promoting these narratives are individuals who harbour personal ambitions to defect to the APC and have now done so, and are seeking to justify their decisions through revisionist storytelling.<\/p>\n

\u201cSenator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso is a politician of discipline, integrity, and principle. He does not negotiate his convictions in secret, nor does he conduct politics by speculation or convenience.<\/p>\n

\u201cHis political strength has always derived from the people particularly the downtrodden not from elite consensus or media echo chambers. It is therefore reassuring that his political base remains focused, informed, and unswayed by these orchestrated narratives and half-baked conclusions.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe call on Nigerians to disregard these misleading reports, speculative opinions, and manufactured analyses being circulated in certain sections of the media.\u201d<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Nigeria<\/span> Follow Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Nigeria. The Kwankwasiyya Movement, has strongly dismissed speculated reports of their leader, Dr Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso defecting to the All Progressives Congress, APC, or any other party, describing the reports as nothing but figment of lies created to discredit Kwankwaso. 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