Musa Ilyasu Kwankwaso, a three-time commissioner, has made an allegation regarding an alleged defection deal involving Governor Abba Yusuf. 

Speaking to journalists in Kano, Kwankwaso claimed that Governor Yusuf had agreed to switch political allegiance from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Kwankwaso claimed that the agreement was a pivotal factor in the Supreme Court’s declaration of Abba Yusuf as the Governor of Kano State. 

According to him, the Governor and his team agreed to join the APC at the eleventh hour, leading to arrangements for power-sharing within the state and the party being hastily made.

His words: “They (governor and his team) accepted to join the APC at the last minute and all arrangements including power sharing in the state and the party were made at that last minute.

“They agreed to it behind their boss (Kwankwaso) for which he was not happy but had no choice. He later gave some conditions which might not necessarily be agreed to.

“Now that they are yet to fulfil the conditions given them, they have asked for additional time, about five months, to complete the arrangements and come and join the APC” he revealed.

He however added that loyal APC are not against any opposition party member joining our party.

“All are welcome to the canopy of a bigger party. All that is required of them is to contribute their positive quota to the progress and development of our party” he said.