Tinubu <\/a>or any APC representatives, inside or outside the party, where the subject of switching parties was discussed.<\/p>\n\u201cJust days ago, a newspaper ran a front-page story detailing why Senator Kwankwaso\u2019s alleged \u2018defection\u2019 failed, citing supposed demands he made before joining the APC. That narrative is entirely false\u2014nothing of the sort ever occurred. It seems designed to tarnish Senator Kwankwaso\u2019s reputation, but it has failed.\u201d<\/p>\n
Johnson urged Nigerians to ignore such media reports, whether presented as news stories, opinion articles, or columns, calling them a \u201cpoor attempt to damage Kwankwaso\u2019s name.\u201d<\/p>\n
He also referenced recent speculation following Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf\u2019s switch of support to the APC, which had led to reports suggesting a disagreement with Kwankwaso over \u201chigh demands.\u201d<\/p>\n
The claims were reportedly fueled by statements from Baba Yusuf, who told Arise TV on Friday that Kwankwaso had misjudged his influence during alleged talks with the APC.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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