Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso

Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso

politician Nigeria

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.

Born on Apr 05, 1956 (69 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
238,814
Power
519$
Sentiment
4.50
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Nigeria 2 4.50 0.11% +10% 206,139,589 238,814 $448,000 519$
Totals 2 206,139,589 238,814 $448,000 519$
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Recent Mentions

Nigeria Nigeria: Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso is referenced for his troubled alliance with the NNPP before the 2023 elections. 4

Atiku Abubakar Ibrahim Shekarau Bola Tinubu Umar Ardo
The Punch: Shekarau, others seek new party for Atiku’s coalition

Nigeria Nigeria: Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso is a prominent NNPP figure reportedly supporting Tinubu’s 2027 ambition. 5

Atiku Abubakar Peter Obi Debo Ologunagba Ajibola Basiru Bala Ibrahim Sheriff Oborevwori Ifeanyi Okowa Umo Eno Udom Emmanuel Charles Soludo Ahmadu Fintiri Nuhu Ribadu Abba Kabir Yusuf Caleb Mutfwang Godswill Akpabio Opeyemi Bamidele Ezenwa Onyewuchi Esosa Iyawe Chinedu Okere Mathew Donatus Akiba Bassey Yusuf Galambi Kawu Sumaila Kabiru Rurum Abdullahi Rogo
The Punch: APC courts opposition govs with high-stakes offers

Nigeria Nigeria: Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso is described as a popular politician who has been liked by ordinary people. 8

Buba Galadima Atiku Abubakar Nasir El Rufai Bola Tinubu Abdullahi Ganduje Sim Fubara
The Punch: El-Rufai placeholder for Atiku in SDP – Galadima

Nigeria Nigeria: Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, the NNPP National Leader, is rumored to be returning to the APC. 5

Sheriff Oborevwori Ifeanyi Okowa James Manager Kawu Sumaila Oluwole Oke Eugene Utubor Neda Imasuen Muktar Ramalan Yero Shehu Sani Suleiman Hunkuyi Sylvanus Ngele Pius Anyim Philip Shaibu Suleiman Gumi Shuibu Oyedokun Ned Nwoko Yusuf Galambi Timothy Osadolor Ladipo Johnson Peter Ahmeh Felix Morka Duro Meseko Bala Ibrahim Olabode George
The Punch: Opposition weakens as more PDP govs, senators eye APC

Nigeria Nigeria: Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso joined in mourning the Pope, describing him as 'a strong ethical compass.' 9

Pope Francis Bola Tinubu Emmanuel Macron Giorgia Meloni Narendra Modi Isaac Herzog Mahmoud Abbas Abdel Fattah El Sisi Abiy Ahmed William Ruto Kimiebi Ebienfa Daniel Okoh
The Punch: Tinubu, world leaders mourn as Pope Francis dies at 88

Nigeria Nigeria: Yusuf reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to continuing the foreign scholarship programme initiated by former Gov. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso. 6

Abba Yusuf Sunusi Tofa Yusuf Abdulmalik Abubakar Kabiru Getso
The Punch: Kano gov grants automatic employment to 54 foreign-trained graduates

Nigeria Nigeria: Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso is a former presidential candidate of the NNPP who was expelled from the party. 5

Nasir El Rufai Abba Yusuf Oginni Olaposi Boniface Okechukwu Aniebonam
The Punch: NNPP faults El-Rufai's sponsorship claims, demands apology

Nigeria Nigeria: Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has been expelled from the party and lacks the locus to act or speak on behalf of the party. 3

Kawu Sumaila Ali Madakin Gini Sani Abdullahi Rogo Kabiru Alhassan Rurum Hashimu Dungurawa Oginni Olaposi Buba Galadima Aniebonam Boniface Okechukwu
The Punch: NNPP crisis deepens as national leadership dismisses suspension of senator, others – Punch Newspapers

Nigeria Nigeria: Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso is described as a political puppet and is criticized for his actions within the NNPP. 2

Hashimu Dungurawa Kawu Sumaila Ali Madakin Gini Sani Rogo Kabiru Rurum Suleiman Abdurrahman Kawu Sumaila Abdullahahi Umar Ganduje Barau Jibrin Ibrahim Shekarau
The Punch: Kano NNPP N’Assembly members attack Kwankwaso, reject suspension

Nigeria Nigeria: Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso was expelled from the New Nigeria Peoples Party. 5

Agbo Major Ajuji Ahmed Ladipo Johnson Boniface Okechukwu Aniebonam Buba Galadima
The Punch: Kwankwaso faction remains expelled - NNPP national chairman