Kwankwaso, a former presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), denied this in a personal disclaimer statement released on Friday.
Former Kano State Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has denied reports circulating that he has formally submitted a letter of intent to join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
Kwankwaso, a former presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), denied this in a personal disclaimer statement released on Friday.
He said, “We have been alerted to some online statements suggesting that we have submitted a letter of intent to join a political party in the country.
“We would like to clarify that we have not made any such submission to any party.
“The public is therefore advised to stay informed of any further information regarding our matter through the established official channels.”
The denial comes after several online blogs and social media platforms claimed that Kwankwaso, who is among the pioneers and frontliners of the opposition coalition launched on the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), had sent a formal letter of intent to the APC.
Reports emerged on Friday morning from political sources within the APC that Kwankwaso had allegedly sent a “discreet” letter to the party’s national secretariat indicating interest in joining the fold.
The reports also claimed that there were ongoing discussions between Kwankwaso and the APC National Chairman.
The reports sparked a flurry of reactions across social media platforms and party caucuses, especially as the APC is reportedly wooing top northern opposition politicians.
Kwankwaso, a two-time governor of Kano and former Minister of Defence, has been at the centre of political speculation in recent months, particularly over his strained relationship with NNPP factions and his high-profile meetings with political figures across party lines.
Political watchers note that Kwankwaso’s next steps remain a subject of national interest given his strong support base in the North and his role as the leader of the Kwankwasiyya movement.
