The Director-General of Media and Publicity at the Kano Government House, Sunusi Tofa, has claimed that former Kano State Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso is indirectly working towards the re-election of President Bola Tinubu, adding that Kwankwaso’s agreed to Governor Abba Yusuf’s meeting with Tinubu that led to his principal’s defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
The Kano State government spokesman made the explosive allegation on Wednesday during an appearance on the Arise News morning programme, while reacting to ongoing political developments and alignments ahead of the next election cycle.
A few days ago, Kwankwaso had expressed confidence in securing the Nigeria Democratic Party’s vice-presidential slot, which would eventually open the door for Kano state to produce the president. “People from the south who understand what is happening are already registering with our party. The north, especially the north-west, must be careful and ensure they do what is right so they do not make a decision they will deeply regret,” he said.
But Tofa argued that recent political activities and strategic engagements across the country suggest subterranean cooperation between some opposition figures and the ruling APC, with certain political calculations being promoted by Kwankwaso ultimately set to favour Tinubu’s second-term bid.
“Former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, is indirectly or strategically working towards President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid. There are political activities and strategic engagements already taking place ahead of 2027, and many of them will eventually favour President Tinubu,” he said.
The Kano government spokesperson also disclosed that Governor Abba Yusuf had approached Tinubu over plans to defect to the APC with Kwankwaso’s consent, adding that the alleged move also had the backing of the former Deputy Governor of Kano State, Aminu Gwarzo.
Tofa further claimed that the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate Peter Obi may face political limitations in Kano due to what he described as the conservative nature of the state’s political environment.
In his words, “political acceptance in Kano is shaped by ideology, history and regional considerations.”
He also dismissed claims that about five million supporters attended a recent gathering at Kwankwaso’s residence in Kano, describing the figure as grossly exaggerated.
“Even major public venues in Kano do not have such capacity. Kwankwaso’s residence cannot accommodate more than 2,000 people,” he added.
