Gov Ganduje team reveals why Kwankwaso is not running for Senate again

The Chairman, Publicity Committee of Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje Campaign Organisation, Malam Muhammad Garba, has advanced reasons why Senator Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso declined from re-contesting Kano Central Senatorial seat, saying he is afraid of defeat by former Governor of Kano state, Malam Ibrahim Shekarau. Malam Garba who spoke to journalists during Ganduje’s campaign tour in Karaye Local Government Area on Sunday, described Senator Kwankwaso as, “a spent force who is no longer relevant politically.” According to Malam Garba who is also Kano state Commissioner of Information, “Senator Kwankwaso saw the handwriting on the wall and tactically withdrew, because he is afraid of being disgraced at the polls by His Excellency, Malam Ibrahim Shekarau, Sardaunan Kano. “You can recall how Shekarau dealt with him in 2003 and 2007 when he defated him as a sitting Governor and also defeated his preferred governorship candidate in the 2007 governorship elections. “Kwankwaso’s utterances in recent times depict that of a defeatist who is aware that he has lost touch with the realities in Kano politics. “The depletion of his Kwankwasiyya Movement and the gale of defection by former chieftains of the Movement to our great party, the All Progressive Congress (APC) is also a pointer to the fact the the former Governor and his governorship candidate has already lost out even before the election. “You are also aware that even the remnants of the Kwankwasiyya Movement who pretend to be with him are not committed to ensuring that his in-law and political godson, who he singlehandedly made the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate, against the wish of the party stakeholders, smell victory at the end of the day. “As I speak with you, we are still receiving decampees from the Kwankwasiyya and the PDP, an indication that victory is sure for His Excellency, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje.” Malam Garba further stated that, “the modest achievements of Governor Ganduje have also intimidated Kwankwaso and his group so much that they are finding it very difficult to sell their governorship candidate.” He advised Kwankwaso and the PDP to, “swallow their pride and accept defeat because the good people of Kano state have seen the light. “We are already moving to the Next Level. As we move round campaigning, we are also planning on how to consolidate on our achievements so far within the next four years. “Our desire to bring back the lost glory of Kano as a mega economic city is non-negotiable. We appreciate the support and prayers of the good people of Kano state and we have vowed never to disappoint them,” he said.