Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has claimed that several governors who recently joined the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) are doing so because they believe the outcome of the 2027 general election will be manipulated in favour of the ruling party.

Speaking during an interview with Central TV, the former Kano State governor described the trend as troubling, arguing that many politicians have lost confidence in the electoral process and no longer rely on the will of the electorate.

Kwankwaso further alleged that members of the ruling party are convinced they have the backing of key institutions, including security agencies and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). He added that many governors are acting out of political desperation.

He said, “It is not only the governor of Kano that is in APC. Almost all the governors are of the opinion that they should join the ruling party because they believe that the presidency will write results for them.

“We are in a very unfortunate situation in the country where politicians are not too worried about the voters. They believe that the security and INEC are on their sides.

“Because of desperation, many governors can do anything now”.