Kwankwaso’s NNPP Collapses as Thousands Join El-Rufai’s SDP in Kano

Kwankwaso’s NNPP Collapses as Thousands Join El-Rufai’s SDP in Kano

 

 

The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), led by former Kano State governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has suffered a significant blow in its stronghold as thousands of its members, mainly youths, have defected to the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Madobi Local Government Area.

 

The mass defection marks a pivotal shift in the political landscape of Madobi—Kwankwaso’s hometown—and signals growing support for the SDP, which has recently intensified its outreach across Nigeria.

 

Leading the charge is former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, who is widely believed to be aligning himself with the SDP’s broader national agenda.

 

Speaking on the development, Comrade Isah Saidu Kwankwaso, chairman of the SDP in Madobi, described the influx of new members as a reflection of the party’s growing appeal and a sign that the public is responding positively to its message of change.

 

“The high number of youths joining us shows that people are beginning to understand the mission of the SDP, which is focused on rescuing society and promoting sustainable development,” Isah said.

 

He emphasized that the party is committed to unifying all political structures in Madobi under the SDP banner ahead of the 2027 general elections, and expressed optimism that more political groups will follow suit.

 

“We are hopeful and confident that, God willing, every political party in Madobi will soon embrace the SDP,” he added.

 

The defection wave is seen as part of a broader strategy by the SDP to build momentum through grassroots mobilization, especially among young voters, while presenting itself as a credible alternative to the dominant parties in the country.