APC Slams Kwankwaso’s Defection as “Ego-Driven,” Questions Political Relevance

APC Slams Kwankwaso’s Defection as “Ego-Driven,” Questions Political Relevance

Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has criticised the recent defection of former Kano State governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, describing the move as self-serving and lacking ideological substance.

The Lagos APC has expressed skepticism over the political significance of the defection of Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, warning against what it termed attempts to portray the move as a major political realignment.

In a statement issued on March 31, 2026, by the state party spokesman, Seye Oladejo, the party argued that Kwankwaso’s decision was driven more by personal ambition than by commitment to national development or ideological alignment.

According to the APC, the former governor has consistently maintained that any defection on his part must come with guarantees of a presidential or vice-presidential ticket, a position the party interprets as evidence of “self-aggrandizement rather than public service.”

The statement also questioned the strength and cohesion of the Kwankwasiyya movement, once considered a grassroots political force in northern Nigeria. The Lagos APC claimed that the movement has weakened over time, citing the departure of key stakeholders, including the current Kano State governor, as indicative of declining influence.

“It is becoming increasingly clear that Senator Kwankwaso’s political influence has been overstated,” the statement read, adding that leadership should be measured by the ability to sustain alliances, inspire trust, and deliver tangible results.

Reaffirming its stance, the Lagos APC emphasised its commitment to what it described as disciplined and principle-driven politics, rejecting “political posturing and self-serving defections.”

The party further cautioned that such political moves could distract from governance priorities, stressing that Nigerians deserve leadership anchored on sincerity, stability, and national development.

The statement concluded by describing Kwankwaso’s defection as a “liability rather than an asset,” warning that “ego-driven politics” does not equate to national relevance or meaningful change.