SENATOR representing Kano Central, Rufa’i Sani Hanga, has said he willingly relinquished his Senate ticket to Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna in the interest of unity within the Kwankwasiyya Movement and the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
News Point Nigeria reports that Hanga made the disclosure during an interview with DC Hausa while speaking on his political future following the loss of the Kano Central Senatorial ticket.
According to the senator, the decision was reached after extensive consultations aimed at strengthening the party’s chances of electoral success.
“Gawuna joined and expressed his desire to be with us. We know his political strength, his supporters, his reputation, and his contributions. If the goal is victory, we cannot insist that only one person must get the ticket. After discussions, it was agreed that he should be given the Kano Central ticket, and he accepted,” Hanga stated.
The lawmaker explained that the Kwankwasiyya Movement had always prayed for candidates who would provide the strongest opportunity for victory at the polls.
He added that members of the movement remain hopeful that their leader, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, would secure victory in Kano and eventually rise to become Nigeria’s Vice President and, ultimately, President.
Hanga maintained that all aspirants were treated fairly throughout the selection process, stressing that the decision-making exercise was transparent and inclusive.
“Anyone familiar with our structure knows that a fair arrangement was made. Every group was consulted, everyone was considered, and no one was treated unfairly,” he said.
The senator also reaffirmed his loyalty to Kwankwaso, declaring that he would continue to stand firmly behind the former Kano State governor under all circumstances.
“I remain firmly with Kwankwaso. Whatever challenge comes his way, I will stand by him because I believe he is working for the benefit of ordinary people,” Hanga said.
He further stressed that party leaders, including himself, were actively involved in discussions surrounding all nominations and that Gawuna’s emergence as the Kano Central Senatorial candidate was carried out with his full knowledge and approval.
According to Hanga, members of the Kwankwasiyya Movement will continue to support the party’s efforts toward achieving electoral victory and contributing to the development and progress of Kano State.
