“I’m Not for Sale,” Kwankwaso Declares After Kano Governor’s Exit from NNPP

Former presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) and national leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has declared that he remains steadfast in his political principles and cannot be swayed by personal interests or political pressure.

Kwankwaso made the declaration amid growing political tension following the reported exit of the Kano State Governor from the NNPP, a development that has sparked speculation about possible realignments ahead of future elections.

In a statement released on [date], Kwankwaso dismissed suggestions that he could be influenced to abandon his ideals or movement, stressing that his political journey has always been rooted in integrity, discipline, and service to the people.

“I am not for sale. My politics is about principles, not positions or personal gains,” Kwankwaso said. “The Kwankwasiyya Movement was built on the struggle for good governance, social justice, and the empowerment of the masses, and those values remain non-negotiable.”

The former Kano State governor noted that political defections are not unusual in Nigeria’s democratic space but insisted that individuals must be held accountable to the electorate for their choices.

He also reassured supporters of the Kwankwasiyya Movement across the country that recent developments would not weaken the movement, adding that it remains focused on building a credible alternative political platform for Nigerians.

Kwankwaso urged his followers to remain calm, united, and committed to the movement’s core objectives, emphasizing that the future of Nigeria depends on leaders who place public interest above personal ambition.

The NNPP has yet to issue an official statement on the governor’s exit, while political observers continue to assess the implications of the development on Kano State politics and the broader national landscape.