Loyal members of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) in Oyo State, Nigeria, who support Dr. Rabiu Kwankwaso, have denied involvement in a group that recently declared support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's re-election. They described the report as mischievous and claimed that the individuals who made the declaration acted on their own without the party's knowledge or consent.
The Oyo State Kwankwasiyya Movement, led by Kwankwaso, stated that they had never aligned with the All Progressives Congress (APC) or any of its candidates and would not do so. They emphasized that any claims suggesting otherwise are false and without merit. The movement's leaders made this clear in a joint statement released to the press.
According to the statement, the individuals claiming to represent the Kwankwasiyya faction acted entirely on their own volition, without authorization from the party or the movement in Oyo State. The loyalists stressed that they are committed to supporting Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso and the Kwankwasiyya Movement, and would not be swayed by political jobbers seeking relevance.
The loyalists revealed that they had deliberately withheld their mandate and endorsement due to the possibility of an impending alliance involving political parties across Nigeria in support of their principal. They called on their members, supporters, and the people of Oyo State to disregard any information suggesting they had shifted their support to President Tinubu.
The statement concluded by announcing that the NNPP and the Kwankwasiyya Movement in Oyo State are collapsing into the OK Movement and the Kwankwaso National Mobilization (KNM). This decision, they emphasized, is collective and irreversible. The loyalists expressed confidence in their decision and reaffirmed their commitment to their leader and the movement.
The development is significant, given the ongoing political developments in Nigeria. President Tinubu's re-election bid has garnered attention from various quarters, with some politicians and groups openly declaring their support for him. However, the denial by Kwankwaso's loyalists suggests that not all political groups are aligned with the President's ambitions.
The situation may have implications for the OK Movement and the Kwankwaso National Mobilization (KNM), as they prepare for future political engagements. With their commitment to Senator Kwankwaso and the Kwankwasiyya Movement reaffirmed, the loyalists are expected to work towards achieving their goals and advancing their leader's interests in the Nigerian political landscape.
Key points
- The loyalists of Rabiu Kwankwaso have denied reports of declaring support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's re-election bid.
- The Oyo State Kwankwasiyya Movement reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso and the Kwankwasiyya Movement.
- The NNPP and Kwankwasiyya Movement in Oyo State are collapsing into the OK Movement and the Kwankwaso National Mobilization (KNM).
