Supporters of the 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, on Sunday thronged his residence in Kano in a show of solidarity.
The visit comes amid the recent defection of Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, from the NNPP to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
Kwankwaso disclosed the development in a statement shared on his official Facebook page, noting that the supporters came from Nasarawa Local Government Area of the state.
The former Kano State governor expressed gratitude to the delegation for standing by him during what he described as a challenging period.
“This afternoon, I was honoured to receive a solidarity visit at my residence in Kano from the resilient people of Nasarawa Local Government,” Kwankwaso said.
He commended their courage and commitment, stressing that their support was driven by a shared desire for collective progress rather than personal gain.
“Despite the recent trials that have tested the faith and fortitude of many, they have chosen to stand firmly with us—not for personal gain, but for the collective progress and wellbeing of our people,” he added.
Kwankwaso further reaffirmed his commitment to the ideals of the Kwankwasiyya movement, assuring supporters that the struggle remains on course.
“Together, we remain resolute in upholding and advancing the timeless ideals of Kwankwasiyya. The journey continues, and victory is assured by the grace of God and the will of the people,” he said.
Recall that Governor Yusuf recently defected from the NNPP to the APC, a move that reportedly disappointed Kwankwaso, who described the day as “World Betrayal Day.”