The Kano state chapter of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has suffered yet another setback after two federal members declared their withdrawal from the Kwankwasiya Movement.
Naija News reported that the political movement is being led by former Kano State governor and NNPP leader, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso.
Two Kano State House of Representatives politicians, Aliyu Sani Madakin Zini (Kano Municipality) and Alhassan Rurumu (Rano/Kibiya/Bunkure), said over the weekend that they would no longer be associated with the movement. , indicating the growing dissatisfaction within the party. NNPP in Kano.
Lulum, who previously served as the Speaker of the Kano State House of Assembly, informed Daily Trust of his withdrawal from Kwankwasiya in a brief telephone conversation.
Although he did not elaborate on the reason for his resignation until the call was reportedly interrupted due to network issues, his resignation was mainly due to the NNPP-led Kano State government, especially considering the controversial dissolution. It is being seen as a response to recent conflicts between the two countries. Council of Five Emirates.
This decision directly affects Lurum, as he holds the traditional title of Turakin Rano in the now-defunct Emirate of Rano. Attempts to contact him for further comment were unsuccessful.
Meanwhile, Naija News understands that the Deputy Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Madakin Zini, publicly distanced himself from the movement when he addressed voters in Kano on Sunday.
He emphasized, “From today, I, Aliyu Sani Madaki, will have no connection with the Kwankwasiya Movement.”
“They fired us because they said we had no support, but we are not afraid of being isolated. I want you to know that in the Kwankwasiya movement, we will continue to support you if necessary. There’s no one I can’t compete with from top to bottom.”
He criticized the movement, widely known for its red cap symbol, for its approach to loyalty and leadership.
“Even if this movement is akin to a religion, we are paying the price,” Madaki Gini said. “But they say we are useless, we have no support. I should – there is no one in Kwankwasiyya that I cannot face head-on.”
Madakkin Zini addressed his supporters, urging them to throw away their signature red hats, calling them symbols of obedience that they no longer support. “From now on, those who consider me a political leader should take off their red hats. Women should take off their red veils. It’s over!”
Madakin Zini has expressed concern to the Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, that the governor is under pressure within the movement.
“My message to the governor is clear: They are trying to undermine him. I encourage him to stand firm or he may be blindsided by those around him.” I have an insight into the plan for him.”
A group recently launched a campaign calling on the governor to free the Kwankwasiyya movement’s leaders from their influence, saying they are overly involved in the day-to-day affairs of government.
Madaki Zini further characterized the red cap as a “symbol of control” and argued that it embodies the Kwankwasiya leader’s belief that all achievements of his followers are solely his own.
“No one should feel obligated to wear it,” he concluded, asserting the movement’s independence from “deceptive” practices.
