FORMER presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) and national leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has declared that he remains firmly committed to his political ideology, insisting that no amount of pressure or inducement would make him abandon his principles.
News Point Nigeria reports that Kwankwaso made the declaration on Friday while addressing party supporters at his residence in Kano, hours after the resignation of Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, from the NNPP alongside dozens of political office holders across the state.
The governor’s exit, which also affected several local government chairmen, members of the House of Representatives, and key political aides, has triggered fresh tensions within the party and raised questions about the future of the NNPP in Kano, a state widely regarded as the stronghold of the Kwankwasiyya Movement.
Reacting to the development, Kwankwaso told his supporters that his decades-long political journey had never been about personal enrichment but about the emancipation and empowerment of ordinary Nigerians.
“I’m not for sale. Our political convictions keep me grounded,” Kwankwaso said.
“If I were in politics for personal gain, I would have taken the easy route, and you would be looking for me elsewhere, not in this place.”
The former Kano governor stressed that the strength of the Kwankwasiyya Movement lies in shared values and collective sacrifice rather than material rewards.
“Our shared vision is what keeps me going,” he said.
“If I were motivated by greed, I would have taken the money and run, and you would not be here today showing your support.”
Kwankwaso urged party faithful not to be discouraged by the recent defections, describing the moment as a test of loyalty and resilience. He called on supporters to intensify mobilisation efforts ahead of the 2027 general elections, warning against complacency in the face of emerging political challenges.
“We need people like you who have sacrificed and stood by the truth,” he said.
“You should not relent, because one day, we will achieve our objectives.”
Commenting directly on the unfolding political situation in Kano, Kwankwaso warned that recent events signalled the need for early strategic planning.
“Going by what is happening in Kano today, we need to start preparing,” he stated.
“There are people who are hell-bent on destroying what we built over time.”
Reaffirming his commitment to the ideals of the movement, the former senator and two-term governor pledged to remain steadfast in his advocacy for social justice and good governance.
“My mission is to always fight for the ordinary people,” Kwankwaso said.
“I will not compromise with those who exploit the masses.”