Senator Kwankwaso Holds Closed-Door Meeting with President Tinubu’s Ally, Wamakko, Amidst Defection Rumours
In a surprise move, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, the National Leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), and Senator Datti Baba-Ahmed, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential running mate, paid a visit to Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko, a close ally of President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, at his Asokoro residence in Abuja.
The meeting, which was held behind closed doors, has sparked intense speculation about the possible defection of Senator Kwankwaso to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Senator Wamakko, who is known for his strong ties to President Tinubu, is believed to have played a key role in facilitating the meeting.
Although the details of the discussion remain unclear, sources close to the meeting have revealed that the talks centered around the possibility of Senator Kwankwaso’s defection to the APC. The move, if it materializes, would be a significant blow to the opposition parties and a major boost to the APC’s chances in the upcoming elections.
Senator Kwankwaso, who contested the 2023 presidential election on the platform of the NNPP, has been rumored to be dissatisfied with the party’s performance and has been exploring options to join the ruling party. The meeting with Senator Wamakko, a trusted ally of President Tinubu, has further fueled speculations about his possible defection.
As the meeting between Senator Kwankwaso and Senator Wamakko continues to generate buzz, Nigerians are eagerly awaiting the outcome of the discussions and the potential implications for the country’s poli oktical landscape.
In a related development, Senator Kwankwaso was also spotted in a closed-door meeting with President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, further fueling speculations about his possible defection to the APC. The details of the meeting remain unclear, but sources close to the presidency have confirmed that the talks centered around Senator Kwankwaso’s potential defection and his role in the APC.
