Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso
Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso is a prominent Nigerian politician and the national leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP). He is a former governor of Kano State and has been influential in Nigeria's political landscape, known for his commitment to democratization and national development. Throughout his political career, Kwankwaso has been recognized for his grassroots mobilization efforts and has played a significant role in various political coalitions. His recent meeting with former Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, has sparked interest regarding potential coalition movements ahead of future elections.
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Rabiu Kwankwaso is the National Leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party who was rumored to be negotiating his defection to the All Progressives Congress.
NNPP Denies Kwankwaso Defection Talks with APC
Nigeria· 2026-02-01
Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso is the former Governor of Kano State and National Leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party.
Kwankwaso Sets Conditions for Joining APCNigeria· 2026-01-14
Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso is the national leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party who is being wooed by the ADC to join their party.
ADC woos opposition bigwigs for 2027 coalitionNigeria· 2026-01-11
Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso is the former governor who led the faction that expelled Jibrin from the party.
Jibrin Exits NNPP After ExpulsionNigeria· 2025-09-07
The former Kano State governor remains a force to reckon with in the North and his Kwankwasiyya movement enjoys cult-like loyalty.
Analyzing Opposition Contenders' Strengths &Nigeria· 2025-09-07
Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso is mentioned as a former governor and political opponent of Jibrin.
NNPP Expels Jibrin for Anti-Party Activities, Unpaid DuesNigeria· 2025-09-06
Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso was another former governor who participated in the APC primary.
APC Merger Added 3.2 Million Votes to 2015 VictoryNigeria· 2025-07-09
Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso is referenced for his troubled alliance with the NNPP before the 2023 elections.
Shekarau, others seek new party for Atiku’s coalitionNigeria· 2025-06-01
Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso is a prominent NNPP figure reportedly supporting Tinubu’s 2027 ambition.
APC courts opposition govs with high-stakes offersNigeria· 2025-05-20
Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso is described as a popular politician who has been liked by ordinary people.
El-Rufai placeholder for Atiku in SDP – GaladimaNigeria· 2025-05-06
Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, the NNPP National Leader, is rumored to be returning to the APC.
Opposition weakens as more PDP govs, senators eye APCNigeria· 2025-04-24
Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso joined in mourning the Pope, describing him as 'a strong ethical compass.'
Tinubu, world leaders mourn as Pope Francis dies at 88Nigeria· 2025-04-22
Yusuf reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to continuing the foreign scholarship programme initiated by former Gov. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso.
Kano gov grants automatic employment to 54 foreign-trained graduatesNigeria· 2025-03-23
Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso is a former presidential candidate of the NNPP who was expelled from the party.
NNPP faults El-Rufai's sponsorship claims, demands apologyNigeria· 2025-03-13
Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has been expelled from the party and lacks the locus to act or speak on behalf of the party.
NNPP crisis deepens as national leadership dismisses suspension of senator, others – Punch NewspapersNigeria· 2025-02-26
Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso is described as a political puppet and is criticized for his actions within the NNPP.
Kano NNPP N’Assembly members attack Kwankwaso, reject suspensionNigeria· 2025-02-25
Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso was expelled from the New Nigeria Peoples Party.
Kwankwaso faction remains expelled - NNPP national chairmanNigeria· 2025-02-09
Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso met with former Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, to discuss national politics.
Kwankwaso, Aregbesola’s closed-door meeting stirs coalition movesNigeria· 2025-02-09