Group faults Hanga’s shifting stance on Kwankwasiyya, Yusuf defection

By Abubakar Yunusa

The Kano People’s Rights Alliance has criticised Senator Rufai Hanga over what it described as inconsistent comments on the Kwankwasiyya political movement and the reported defection of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf from the New Nigeria Peoples Party to the All Progressives Congress.

In a statement issued o Thursday, the group said the senator’s recent public remarks reflected a pattern of political flip-flopping that could undermine public confidence.

The statement, signed by the alliance’s coordinator, Isyaku Lawal Tofa, recalled that Senator Hanga had, in the past, openly criticised the Kwankwasiyya movement led by a former governor, only to later speak positively about its influence while taking a critical position against Governor Yusuf.

KPRA said the shift in tone raised concerns about consistency and clarity in political leadership, stressing that elected officials owed their constituents principled and stable positions on key political issues.

According to the group, contradictory statements by public office holders often create confusion among voters and weaken trust in the democratic process.

“Public officials are expected to speak with clarity and maintain principled positions,” the statement read. “When political actors take opposing positions on the same issue within a short period, it sends mixed signals to the electorate.”

The alliance said it viewed the senator’s comments as part of a wider trend of opportunistic politics, warning that such conduct could deepen political tension in the state.

KPRA urged Senator Hanga to reflect on his past statements and adopt a more consistent approach to political discourse, especially on sensitive matters affecting Kano State.

It also called on residents of the state to remain actively engaged in governance by holding their representatives accountable through lawful and democratic means.

The group said a commitment to ethical conduct and clear communication by political leaders was essential for strengthening public trust and promoting stable governance in Kano.

KPRA added that political debate should be anchored on issues and policies rather than shifting narratives, noting that consistency remained a key measure of credibility in public office.