A former governor of Kano and national leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Rabiu Kwankwaso, has warned those planning to dump the party that they would fail politically if they make the move.
Kwankwaso stated this while addressing supporters in Kano as speculation continues to grow over the alleged plan of some party members to switch alliances.
Bellnews reports that supporters of the former governor, under the aegis of the Kwankwasiyya Movement, are considering defecting to the All Progressives Congress (APC) to give their principal a better chance at the presidency.
The Director-General of the Protocol Directorate at the Kano State Government House, Abdullahi Rogo, who spoke on behalf of the movement, said the planned defection was in Kano’s best interest.
However, Kwankwaso warned against such a move, adding that those who betray the party will ultimately face consequences.
He said, “What I am seeing is here even beyond what I expected. Of course, I am aware that few, very few of you have decided to cross to the other side; don’t worry, whoever knows them should advise them.
“Nobody in this country or elsewhere has ever succeeded with betrayal; it doesn’t work that way. And if you are in doubt, look at our history from 1999 till date. All those who betrayed this group, like other groups, have never succeeded. I don’t even know one.
“They may succeed temporarily: day one, day two, day three, year one, year two. Some in this state were looking like they were succeeding for 10 years. If you ask them, “where are you now?
“They are on the floor, flat on the ground. So, I’m telling you so that you can learn from other people’s experience.