The list of the loyalists is being compiled to negotiate stake as the governor prepares to defect to the All Progressives Congress, APC.
In a video address shared on social media, Mr Kwankwaso said a number of appointees, caucus members and lawmakers are under intense pressure to append their signatures on the list of those who endorsed the governor’s defection to APC.
“I am dismayed by the government’s decision to put pressure on local chairmen and councillors, secretaries and other appointees to choose between Kwankwasiyya (NNPP) and Gandujiyya (APC).
“This is indeed troubling. All our supporters, not only in Kano but nationwide, will not be happy with this.
“Drawing from history, we have seen what happened in our dear state, especially in 2015 when we witnessed the worst form of betrayal. Our supporters resigned to their fate because of the patriotism and waited till 2019.
“Even though we had no any political office such as chairmen or councillors, no lawmakers but a few ones, they (APC) had everything at their behest. And despite this, people voted for us. Although everyone knows we won the election, they robbed us of our victory.
“We therefore waited patiently till 2023, and people came out en masse to vote for this present government with the hope of getting good governance.
“Our system (Kwankwasiyya) is built on loyalty. Whoever chooses to be disloyal, the only option is to leave (defect).
“The choice in Kano is between light and dark. And we are happy the people have understood this.
“The appointees are in a dire situation, they are disturbed since the issue of going to Tinubu and Ganduje’s party came up. A number of local government chairmen and some councillors have called me, lamenting about their dilemma. Some are in distress and hospitalised, while others are having sleepless nights.
“After due consultation, in view of the fact that our supporters have given so much towards bringing the government — and the government is owing them — we call on the chairmen, councillors and all others to append their signatures.
“We believe it not yet electioneering period of 2027, and our supporters wherever they are will show up in the time of need.
“If signing the loyalty list will take them out of the distressing situation they found themselves in and also douse the tension in the state, so be it,” Mr Kwankwaso said.
