From Mustapha Adamu, Kano
The Kwankwasiyya Movement has expressed appreciation and heartfelt gratitude to all patriots who have resigned from the government of Kano state governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf following his defection to the All Progressives Congress ( APC).
In a statement by Dr Habibu Sale Mohammed, its spokesperson in Kano on Sunday, the movement particularly acknowledged the sacrifices made by former Commissioners, Special Advisers, Special Assistants, Managing Directors, Executive Secretaries, and other political appointees.
According to the statement, the movement acknowledged the its members’ sacrifice despite their immense contributions to the formation, stability, and success of the government, “chose the path of honour and principle over personal comfort and privilege.”
“ These decisions taken with full awareness of the significant benefits and opportunities being relinquished stand as a powerful testament to integrity, conviction, and selfless service,” part of the statement said.
“We commend your demonstrated uncommon courage, loyalty, and commitment by voluntarily resigning their respective positions in solidarity with our leader and principal, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, and the enduring ideals of the Kwankwasiyya Movement.
“ We particularly acknowledge the sacrifices made by former Commissioners, Special Advisers, Special Assistants, Managing Directors, Executive Secretaries, and other political appointees who, despite their immense contributions to the formation, stability, and success of the government, chose the path of honour and principle over personal comfort and privilege.
“ These decisions taken with full awareness of the significant benefits and opportunities being relinquished stand as a powerful testament to integrity, conviction, and selfless service.
The Kwankwasiyya Movement, a group of supporters of Rabi’u Kwankwaso also revealed that the former governor had made attempt to stop his loyalists from resigning from the government of the Kano state governor Yusuf to APC.
“ It is in recognition of these invaluable contributions and sacrifices that our principal, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, in his characteristic humility and statesmanship, earlier advised those who resigned to reconsider their decisions.
“ This counsel was not borne out of weakness, but out of deep appreciation for their roles in institution-building, service delivery, and governance. It reflects his enduring belief that governance must never descend into personal vendettas or political intimidation, but must remain firmly anchored on service to the people,”
“However, those who resigned have respectfully maintained that their personal convictions and sense of responsibility may conflict with the prevailing directives and orientation of the Gandujiyya-led government of Kano State.
“ The Movement also commends the courage and steadfastness of the Deputy Governor, our elected representatives including a Senator, Members of the House of Representatives, Members of the Kano State House of Assembly, and elected Councillors who, despite numerous inducements and sustained pressure from both state and federal authorities, have remained resolute and loyal to the mandate freely given to them by the people. Your firmness reinforces public confidence in representative democracy and principled leadership.
