Kwankwaso’s Defection Lacks Real Impact, Fueled by Personal Ambition – Lagos APC
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has expressed skepticism over the recent defection of Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, describing the move as a self-serving political maneuver rather than a genuine realignment.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, the party said the development should be treated with caution, warning against portraying it as a major political shift.
The statement, signed by the APC spokesperson in Lagos, Seye Oladejo, argued that the defection was being exaggerated and lacked substantive political impact.
Oladejo claimed that Kwankwaso’s decision was largely driven by personal ambition, noting that the former Kano State governor had previously indicated that any defection on his part must secure him either a presidential or vice-presidential ticket.
“Rather than a reflection of national interest or ideological alignment, this move appears to be a calculated effort at self-aggrandizement. It is a political transaction designed to satisfy personal ambition, not to advance governance or serve Nigerians”, said Lagos APC.
The Lagos APC also questioned the strength and relevance of the Kwankwasiyya movement associated with Kwankwaso, describing it as weakened by internal divisions and the exit of key stakeholders.
According to the party, the movement’s inability to retain core supporters, including prominent political figures in Kano State, underscores what it described as its declining influence.
Reaffirming its stance, the APC maintained its commitment to disciplined and principle-driven politics, rejecting what it called self-serving defections and warning that such moves risk distracting from pressing governance and national development priorities.
