The presidential candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has stated he is prepared to rejoin the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), but only if the conditions for his return are clearly defined and met.
Speaking in Kano, the former governor reminded audiences of his central role in the formation of the APC, recalling that he and his allies endured threats from agencies like the EFCC, ICPC, police, and the SSS during the struggle to establish the party.
Despite this foundational effort, he lamented being sidelined once the party achieved power.
His willingness to return, however, is contingent on one clear question being answered. “If you said I should enter APC, I want to join APC, and I didn’t say I will not join APC even now, but for what position?” he asked pointedly.
Kwankwaso was keen to clarify that he is not desperate to leave his current party, stating that he and his supporters are content within the NNPP. He expressed an openness to political alliances, but strictly on the basis of honesty and fair treatment.
“We’re not in a hurry to leave the NNPP; we’re happy. However, if there is anyone who wants to work with us truthfully and will not abandon us as before, we are ready,” he stated.
He even suggested that a return to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) could be possible, but only if the party acknowledged its past mistakes and made firm, transparent commitments.
Reflecting on the past, Kwankwaso detailed the political neglect his group faced after helping to bring President Muhammadu Buhari to power for two terms. “We were not given anything, not even a thank you,” he said. The situation did not improve upon their move to the PDP, where he claimed they were also denied a Zonal Chairman position.
He believed that political rivals expected his influence to fade after these setbacks. “They thought if we left, we would enter a bush and die. But today, whoever mentions Nigerian politicians must mention Kwankwaso,” he declared.
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