‘I Cannot Be Bought’, Kwankwaso Declares

Former governor of Kano State and national leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has declared that he cannot be bought, insisting that he has no “price tag” in Nigerian politics.

Speaking on recent political developments in Kano State, Kwankwaso noted that while politics involves wins and losses, acts of betrayal often draw public resentment, especially as many Nigerians remained frustrated with insecurity and the state of the economy.

The former governor emphasised that the Kano electorate were politically aware and not easily swayed by inducements. “Kano politics is different. Where else in Nigeria would someone come to you with a bag of money expecting you to agree to their terms?” he asked.

Kwankwaso rejected the notion that all politicians have a price tag. “People often say that everyone in Nigerian politics has a price. If you want someone who cannot be bought, come to Rabiu Kwankwaso,” he stated, stressing that no one could purchase his conscience.

He also warned politicians and voters against being lured by short-term incentives during elections. “You endure hardship for four years, and then someone comes offering peanuts for a single day. And the cycle continues for another four years,” he said.

Urging political actors to uphold principles and prioritise the long-term interests of the people, Kwankwaso said leadership built on inducements and betrayal cannot achieve meaningful development.

LEADERSHIP reports that Kwankwaso spoke against the backdrop of reported moves by his protégé and Kano State governor, Abba Kabir Yusufu, to defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC) from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP).