Kwankwaso's Political Future in Kano Amid Party Split
Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, born on October 21, 1956, in Kwankwaso village, Madobi Local Government Area of Kano State, is a prominent political figure in Northern Nigeria. He has served as a two-time governor of Kano State, former Minister of Defence, and Senator.
In the 2023 presidential election, he contested under the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), which won the Kano governorship, ending eight years of All Progressives Congress (APC) rule. However, a split occurred in 2025 between Kwankwaso and Governor Abba Yusuf, who moved to the APC.
Kwankwaso now seeks to maintain his political influence in Kano as he transitions to the National Democratic Congress (NDC) for the 2027 elections. His political movement, "Kwankwasiyya," emphasizes mass education and grassroots engagement, which has historically garnered significant support in Kano.
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