The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, has signaled a possible political reconciliation with former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, stating that the party may accommodate him to preserve his political relevance.
Ganduje made the comments on Tuesday during a media briefing in Abuja after a closed-door meeting with the Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, Abdullahi Yusuf Gwarzo Ata, at the APC national secretariat.
Drawing on a metaphor, Ganduje said: “When a fish is running out of water, that’s exactly what is happening. If the water is drying, the fish has to find its way to water… it is morally right to accommodate him.”
He added that it would be unfair to leave a former political ally in the cold, saying, “Somebody who has been abandoned, we should not allow him to wallow in darkness.”
However, the prospect of Kwankwaso joining the APC has been met with strong resistance from Ata, who warned that such a move could destabilize the party in Kano State.
“Kwankwaso is no longer relevant in Kano. He is only coming to APC because he is politically stranded. His defection may bring serious crisis within the Kano APC,” Ata said, emphasizing that the former governor lacks grassroots support and influence in the state.
The minister also noted that the political symbolism associated with Kwankwaso’s “red cap” movement has significantly diminished in Kano, saying: “It is hard for you to find red caps in Kano now. Even in large congregations, you can barely spot 20.”
While Ata maintained that any final decision on Kwankwaso’s acceptance lies with Ganduje, he made clear his personal opposition to the idea, referencing past political tensions with the former governor.
The debate over Kwankwaso’s potential defection underscores ongoing internal rifts and power struggles within the APC in Kano State, as the party navigates a complex political landscape ahead of 2027.
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