Kwankwaso Did Not Negotiate To Join APC – Kwankwasiyya Movement

The Kwankwasiyya Movement has dismissed as false and misleading reports alleging that its leader, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, entered into negotiations to defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC).

In a statement yesterday signed by the Movement’s spokesperson, Habibu Sale Mohammed, the group said Senator Kwankwaso has “never at any time” held discussions, meetings or negotiations with the APC, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, or any proxy with the intention of defecting from his political platform.

The Movement described the circulating claims as baseless speculation deliberately aimed at misleading the public and damaging the reputation of the former Kano State governor.

According to the statement, the last formal meeting between Senator Kwankwaso and President Tinubu took place in January 2024, stressing that no discussion on defection, political bargaining or party alignment occurred during the meeting. It added that reports suggesting that Kwankwaso made demands or overreached himself were “fabrications built on imaginary negotiations that never took place.”

The Kwankwasiyya Movement expressed concern over what it described as declining media professionalism, warning against the publication of sensitive political allegations without verifiable facts, credible sources or direct confirmation from the individual concerned.

“Journalism must be anchored on investigation, balance and factual accuracy, not conjecture or elite gossip presented as insider knowledge,” the statement said.

While acknowledging that Senator Kwankwaso maintains long-standing personal and political relationships across party lines, the Movement said such interactions are normal in a democratic setting and should not be twisted into false narratives of defection or political bargaining.

The group further alleged that the reports form part of a broader smear campaign by political actors seeking to undermine Kwankwaso’s influence ahead of future political realignments.

Reaffirming Kwankwaso’s political stance, the Movement said his strength has always been derived from the people, particularly the grassroots, and not from elite negotiations.

It urged Nigerians to disregard the reports, insisting that the facts remain unchanged: there were no negotiations, no demands and no discussion of defection.