Defection: Gov Yusuf Warns Supporters Against Insulting Kwankwaso

By Suleiman Anyalewechi

The Kano State Government on Saturday warned against any form of insults, name-calling, and mud-slinging against the person of Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso and or the Kwankwasiya movement.

The warning is coming against the backdrop of the growing bad blood generated between supporters of Kwankwaso and the Governor following the latter’s formal resignation from the New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, on Friday January 23 2026.

The resignation came amidst serious disagreement between  Governor Abba Kabiru Yusuf and his political godfather, Kwankwaso, who was the 2023 presidential candidate of the NNPP.

A statement from Sanusi Bature Dawaki Tofa, the Governor’s spokesperson, emphasized the need for the Kano State Government officials and supporters of the Governor to avoid making incendiary and insulting statements against Senator Kwankwaso and the supporters of the Kwankwasiya movement.

It warned of severe consequences against any individuals and or groups found to be making inflammatory comments against the former Governor of the state.

Governor Yusuf who  issued the warning at the occasion of the distribution of motorcycles to party supporters held at the Government House, Kano, harped on need for supporters to respect the leader of the Kwankwasiya movement in the State .

While describing Senator Kwankwaso as a great  political leader of immense value, the Governor noted that any acts of disrespect or indiscipline against  Senator Kwankwaso will not be condoned, regardless of the unfolding political situation in the 3state.

“We will not accept indiscipline or insults against the leader of the Kwankansiya  movement, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso.

“Anybody who engages in such behaviour will face the consequences. We will not accept it”, Gov Yusuf stated.

He reaffirmed Government’s unflinching commitment towards ensuring the prevalence of peace and unity among the supporters, noting that political disagreements must not translate to throwing brickbats.