Kano NNPP Reps quit Kwankwasiyya movement

2 Kano NNPP Reps quit Kwankwasiyya movement
Two members  of  the  House  of  Representatives, Rep. Aliyu Sani and Rep. Alhassan Rurum (NNPP-Kano) have renounced their membership of the Kwankwasiyya movement, led by Sen. Musa Kwankwaso, a former governor of Kano State and the party’s national leader.
Rurum, who represents Rano/Kibiya/Bunkure federal constituency,stated this when he spoke with newsmen in Kano on Monday.
Even though he did not provide details for his reasons, political analysts, suggested that this may not be unconnected with the recent dissolution of the state’s five emirate councils, which affected his traditional title as ‘Turaki’ of the defunct Rano Emirate.
Rurum affirmed his loyalty to the state governor but expressed discontent with the direction of the ruling party. “I am still in the NNPP under its founder, Dr. Boniface,” he said, condemning Senator Kwankwaso for allegedly taking over the party for personal interests.
“Dr. Boniface supported Kwankwaso and gave him a platform; it would be wrong to hijack the party from him and treat him badly,” he said.
Sani had on Sunday announced his exit from the movement when he addressed his constituents in Kano.
“From today, I, Aliyu Sani Madaki, no longer associate with the Kwankwasiyya Movement,” he said.
He criticised the group for undermining members who, according to him, have been loyal and instrumental to the party’s success. “They have dismissed us, saying we lack support, but we are not afraid to stand alone,” Madakin Gini asserted, adding that he was prepared to confront any member of the Movement if necessary.
The lawmaker also took a swipe at the Red Cap, a signature symbol of the Kwankwasiyya Movement, calling it a mark of submission. “Anyone who considers me their leader in politics should remove the red cap. Women should remove the red veil. We are done!” the lawmaker told his supporters amid cheers.
Sani also had a message for Gov. Abba Yusuf, urging him to be conscious of the people around him.
“They are trying to weaken him. I urge him to stand firm; otherwise, he may be blindsided by those around him. I have insights into plans against him,” he said.
His remarks come at a time when a faction within the NNPP was already goading the governor to break away from Kwankwaso’s grip and assert himself as the elected governor of Kano State.
The recent suspension of the Secretary to the Kano State Government, Dr. Bappa Bichi might not be unconnected to his (Bichi’s) alleged secret romance with the faction of the party which emerged recently in the state.