{"id":125448,"date":"2026-02-06T14:59:23","date_gmt":"2026-02-06T13:59:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/?p=125448"},"modified":"2026-02-06T14:59:23","modified_gmt":"2026-02-06T13:59:23","slug":"kwankwasos-singa-market-visit-sparks-large-youth-turnout-in-kano","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/news\/kwankwasos-singa-market-visit-sparks-large-youth-turnout-in-kano\/","title":{"rendered":"Kwankwaso\u2019s Singa Market Visit Sparks Large Youth Turnout in Kano"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">By Oscar Okhifo<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Hundreds of youths flooded Singa Market in Kano on Thursday as the national leader of the New Nigeria People\u2019s Party (NNPP), Senator Rabi\u2019u Musa Kwankwaso, visited the area, turning what was meant to be a sympathy trip into a major street show of support.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The visit was prompted by a recent fire outbreak that destroyed goods and stalls at the market, with traders and residents viewing Kwankwaso\u2019s presence as a gesture of sympathy and support for those affected by the incident.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">As his convoy made its way through Bello Road, large numbers of supporters poured onto the streets, chanting \u201cKano sai Kwankwaso!\u201d and surrounding the motorcade in a show of loyalty to the NNPP leader.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The crowd also repeatedly chorused \u201cMadugu, Madugu!\u201d, a nickname associated with Kwankwaso, adding to the fervent display of support.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">On arrival, Kwankwaso stepped out of his SUV and moved toward the crowd, acknowledging the cheers with visible excitement. Smiling broadly and energized by the reception, he raised his hand in a victory sign as youths surged forward to catch a glimpse of him.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The spontaneous gathering temporarily disrupted commercial activities in parts of Kano Central, with vehicular movement along major roads slowed as the crowd blocked streets in their bid to see the former governor.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Dressed in his signature white flowing traditional attire and red cap, Kwankwaso\u2019s appearance reinforced his image as a politician with strong street appeal and connection to the grassroots.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Some supporters openly expressed emotional attachment to the former governor. A middle-aged man who identified himself as Yunusa Kano shouted: \u201cYou see him, you see him. He owns Kano. He owns us. We are his children. Where he goes, we go!&#8221;<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Meanwhile, the NNPP has dismissed speculations linking Kwankwaso to talks with President Bola Tinubu or a possible defection from the party.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The party\u2019s spokesman, Ladipo Johnson, described the claims as untrue, insisting that the former presidential candidate was not contemplating leaving the NNPP. He said: \u201c Our national leader and\u00a0 \u00a0former presidential candidate is not contemplating any defection. Take it from me, there no takes to that effect. The last time Kwankwaso visited President Tinubu was in 2024, when important matters on security and other state crafts were discussed. Nigerians should disregard all information that is not from the party\u2019s office.&#8221;<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Johnson also dismissed insinuations that the NNPP was factionalized or shaken because of the recent defection of Kano state Governor.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">&#8220;The party is not factionalised. The party is as strong as ever. The governor&#8217;s exit has zero effect on the party. Just wait and see.&#8221; He says d confidently.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Despite the denial, political rumours continue to swirl around the former governor, with reports linking him not only to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) but also to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), fueling speculation about his next political move.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The political intrigue deepened further after former Kano State governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, recently stated: \u201cI am open to reconciliation with my former boss.\u201d Observers say the unfolding developments suggest that Kano\u2019s political landscape may once again witness intense realignments in the coming months.<\/div>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Related Posts generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Oscar Okhifo Hundreds of youths flooded Singa Market in Kano on Thursday as the national leader of the New Nigeria People\u2019s Party (NNPP), Senator Rabi\u2019u Musa Kwankwaso, visited the&hellip;<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on wp_trim_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on wp_trim_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Related Posts generic via filter on wp_trim_excerpt --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":125449,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-125448","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.8 - 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