Defection best political sin – Kwankwaso

Chief of the Kwankwasiyya motion and Presidential Candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Get together (NNPP), Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has strongly condemned politicians who defect to rival events after benefiting from the help of the voters, describing such acts because the “best political sin” in a democratic system.

Kwankwaso made the remarks on Friday in Kano whereas receiving a wave of defectors from Takai Native Authorities Space of Kano South into the NNPP at his residence alongside Miller Highway. The event comes on the heels of a string of high-profile defections from the NNPP to the All Progressives Congress (APC), together with Senator Abdurrahman Kawu Sumaila and Hon. Kabiru Alhassan Rurum, member representing Rano, Kibiya and Bunkure federal constituency.

Reflecting on earlier elections, Kwankwaso stated every political contest had served as a studying curve for the motion. He notably emphasised the teachings discovered throughout the 2019 and 2023 common elections, asserting that the group had grown wiser and extra resilient.

The NNPP chieftain additional described the Kwankwasiyya ideology as a people-oriented motion, pushed not by financial inducements however by a ardour for uplifting the widespread man.

“This motion is for the individuals. It’s not about cash. Some individuals collected spaghetti and N2,000 to elect somebody. However in Kano, the poor stood agency. If it had been left to these promoting their votes, the NNPP wouldn’t have gained,” he said.

Kwankwaso criticized defectors who, after profitable elections by means of well-liked help, switched allegiance to political rivals. He stated such actions characterize the peak of political betrayal.

“That is the best type of betrayal in a democratic setting. When susceptible individuals vote for you and also you flip round to affix their oppressors, it’s a political sin of the best order,” he stated.

The previous Minister of Defence warned that any politician who undermines the Kwankwasiyya motion does so at their peril, describing the group as a “stable wall” that can not be simply shaken.

“Combating the Kwankwasiyya motion is a grave mistake. One could not perceive till he engages in that struggle—after which he’ll notice how robust it’s,” he stated.

Kwankwaso urged his supporters to stay steadfast and proceed mobilizing grassroots help throughout communities. He reaffirmed the unity of the motion and its dedication to selling social justice and the welfare of the underprivileged.

“Whether or not you bought an appointment or not, whether or not you bought a contract or not, we’re all on this for the best causes. The poor now perceive every thing, and that’s our power,” he added.

He congratulated the brand new members for becoming a member of the NNPP and expressed optimism that the get together would proceed to develop its affect.