The national leader of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) and former Governor of Kano State, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has received more than 1,230 former supporters of Hon Abdulrahman Kawu Sumaila back into the party.
The defectors, who hail from Albasu and Sumaila Local Government Areas in the Kano South Senatorial District, were previously aligned with the Waraka political group.
Their return was formally announced during a political gathering held on Sunday, attended by key party stakeholders, community leaders, and enthusiastic supporters at Kwankwaso’s residence in Miller Road.
While addressing the gathering, Senator Kwankwaso welcomed the returnees with open arms and described their decision as a significant step toward pursuing progressive, ideology-driven politics.
He reiterated his long-standing commitment to issue-based politics, distinguishing the NNPP from others.
“I am always happy to receive people who believe in our movement, not because of financial incentives, but because of our collective vision for a better Nigeria. This is politics of ideology, not politics of the highest bidder,” Kwankwaso said.
Speaking on behalf of the returnees, Jamilu Zamba and Maryam Romo reaffirmed their loyalty to the NNPP and praised Senator Kwankwaso’s leadership style.
They stated that Kwankwaso’s integrity, consistency, and unwavering commitment to grassroots development informed their decision to rejoin the party.
“We have realised this is where our political future lies,” said Zamba.
“Kwankwaso has always stood by the people. He doesn’t play money politics. He plays politics that uplift communities.”
The return of the Waraka group is seen as a significant political boost for the NNPP in Kano South, especially as political alignments begin to take shape ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Party insiders believe the development could further strengthen the NNPP’s grassroots structure in the region and reinforce its position as a formidable force in Kano politics.
Other defectors who joined Kwankwaso’s NNPP were from the local government areas of Bunkure and Tofa.
