…Claims of alliance with Tinubu are fake – Onu
…Says visit to Villa was for event, not political talks
The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has dismissed growing speculation that its national leader, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, is preparing to defect to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 general elections.
NNPP National Vice Chairman (South-East), Prince Nweze Onu, described the reports as fabrications fuelled by social media distortions and artificial intelligence tools.
“Talks about Kwankwaso moving to the APC only exist on social media. It’s all false. The use of artificial intelligence and other instruments of social media is very dangerous and makes people spin a lot of narration, especially when it comes to politics,” he stated.
Onu clarified that Kwankwaso’s recent presence at the Presidential Villa on 21 July was unrelated to any defection plans.
“He didn’t go for any visitation. He only went there for a programme. The only reason both of them were seen together was because the programme was held at the Villa,” he explained.
Speculation intensified after Kwankwaso briefly addressed journalists, confirming that he held political discussions with President Bola Tinubu during the visit and might collaborate with the administration.
Onu stressed that no alliance was being considered and reaffirmed Kwankwaso’s stance as a major opposition voice.
“He is right to criticise the Tinubu administration. Somebody must make the president realise what he’s doing. It is a clear manifestation of what opposition parties should be doing,” he said.
He also confirmed that Kwankwaso remains committed to contesting the 2027 presidential election.
“Why not? That is what we are saying. For as long as he is a Nigerian and meets the statutory requirement to aspire to vote and be voted for, he is good to go,” Onu added.
The NNPP chieftain accused the APC of political anxiety, claiming its obsession with 2027 had become a distraction.
“They are just too desperate. Their attempt to do too much is what is pushing them into depression,” he remarked.
