{
  "id": 5730026,
  "title": "Why we left the movement – Kabiru Kofar Ruwa",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/why-we-left-the-movement-kabiru-kofar-ruwa",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-05T05:09:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Trust",
    "slug": "daily-trust",
    "url": "https://dailytrust.com/why-we-left-the-movement-kabiru-kofar-ruwa/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kabiru Kofar Ruwa, a founding member of Kwankwasiyya and a close associate of Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso for nearly three decades, recently joined the APC. In an interview, he discussed the decline of Kwankwasiyya, the reasons behind its members leaving, and his views on the movement's future. Kabiru emphasized that the movement started with truth and trust, but Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso deviated from the path, introducing injustice that destroyed the entire structure. He pointed out that Kwankwaso failed to follow the correct path to becoming governor, resulting in the collapse of his candidacy every time. Kabiru also criticized the current leadership of Kwankwasiyya, stating that the NDC they now rely on is not a true opposition and lacks the guarantee to contest elections. He explained that the mass exit of members was due to the injustice that had permeated the movement, causing many to lose faith in its principles. Kabiru emphasized that he left Kwankwasiyya because of his principles and because he refused to compromise his stance even if it meant losing personal benefits. He criticized Abba Kabir Yusuf for his betrayal of Kwankwaso and Kano State, and expressed his intention to expose the truth, regardless of the consequences. Regarding the future of Kwankwasiyya in elections, Kabiru predicted that they would perform poorly, with their best-case scenario being a third-place finish. He identified Ibrahim Little of the ADC as the real opposition in Kano, who would likely come in second place. As for who Kwankwasiyya would send to INEC, Kabiru responded that there would be no one left to send, as those who once supported Kwankwaso no longer had faith in the movement. He highlighted the lack of support from old politicians in local governments and wards, which would further hinder Kwankwasiyya's chances of success in the 2027 elections.",
  "summary": "Kabiru Adamu Kofar Ruwa, a founding member of Kwankwasiyya and close associate of Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso for nearly 29 years, recently left the movement and joined the APC. In this interview, he speaks about the predicament of Kwankwasiyya, what changed, why many of them left, and his views on the future of the movement. You […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}