Kwankwaso’s Political Stunt: Overhyped, Underwhelming
The Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) views the recent defection of Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso with both caution and skepticism. While some are eager to portray this move as a seismic political realignment, a closer examination reveals a narrative driven more by ego than by principle.
Senator Kwankwaso has long publicly declared that any defection on his part must guarantee him a Presidential or Vice Presidential ticket. This defection, therefore, is less a genuine commitment to national interest or ideological alignment, and more a calculated exercise in self-aggrandizement. It is a political transaction designed to satisfy personal ambition, not to advance meaningful governance or serve the Nigerian people.
Moreover, the vaunted Kwankwasiyya movement, often presented as a formidable grassroots force, has long been in tatters. Its abandonment by key stakeholders, including the Kano State Governor and other prominent leaders, laid bare its internal weakness and declining relevance. A leader whose so-called movement cannot retain its core supporters is hardly the national game-changer some would have Nigerians believe.
It is becoming increasingly clear that Senator Kwankwaso’s political influence has been overstated. What is being sold as a strategic realignment is, in reality, an ego-driven, opportunistic maneuver. It is a reminder that political prominence is not measured by name recognition or past office, but by the ability to sustain alliances, inspire trust, and deliver results.
The Lagos APC remains steadfast in its commitment to disciplined, principle-driven politics. We reject political posturing, self-serving defections, and maneuvers that prioritize individual ambition over collective progress. Nigerians deserve leadership rooted in sincerity, stability, and dedication to national development-not recycled ambitions packaged as grand political gestures.
In conclusion, Senator Kwankwaso’s defection is less an asset and more a liability, a personal power play that threatens to distract from the urgent work of governance. Let it serve as a cautionary tale that ego-driven politics, however flamboyantly staged, does not translate to national relevance or meaningful change.
Mogaji (Hon) Seye Oladejo
Lagos APC Spokesman
31/03/26
