Abdullahi Ganduje, National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has declared the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) politically defunct, alleging that its founder and leader, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, is now seeking salvation within the APC. Ganduje made this assertion during a media briefing in Abuja, where he criticized Kwankwaso’s political maneuvers and described the NNPP as a failed experiment.
Ganduje, who previously served as Governor of Kano State and was once Kwankwaso’s political ally before their fallout, claimed that Kwankwaso’s desperation stems from his inability to sustain the NNPP as a viable political entity. He alleged that Kwankwaso has been making overtures to the APC leadership in hopes of securing a position within the ruling party ahead of the 2027 elections.
The APC chairman dismissed recent speculations about alliances between opposition leaders, including Kwankwaso, Peter Obi of the Labour Party (LP), and Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), as inconsequential. Ganduje argued that such alliances lack cohesion and trust among their leaders, making them unlikely to pose any serious threat to the APC’s dominance.
Kwankwaso’s political trajectory has been under scrutiny following reports of meetings with prominent figures like Rauf Aregbesola and discussions about potential mergers or alliances aimed at challenging the APC. However, Ganduje’s remarks suggest that internal divisions and dwindling support within the NNPP have left Kwankwaso with limited options.
Political observers have noted that while Kwankwaso remains influential in parts of northern Nigeria, his party has struggled to expand its reach nationally. Ganduje’s comments further highlight the deepening rivalry between the two former allies, adding another layer to Nigeria’s evolving political landscape as preparations for the 2027 elections intensify.
