Former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has said the ruling party will not shut its doors against former Kano State governor and 2023 NNPP presidential candidate, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, amid reports of his plan to return.
Speaking in an interview with BBC Hausa on Friday, Ganduje, who also served as Kano State governor, stated that while democracy allows everyone equal participation, Kwankwaso must be ready to abide by party rules and conditions before rejoining.
“We’ve heard about Kwankwaso’s return plans. In democracy, the vote of a thief and that of a cleric carries equal weight. So we won’t shut our doors to anyone,” Ganduje said.
He stressed, however, that the APC has a constitution and due process which must be respected by any returning member.
“Anyone who wants to join is welcome, but they must follow due process. We have rules and a constitution. If they return, we’ll welcome them, but we will name it for what it is: they’ve vomited and now they’re licking it back,” he added.
The remarks come amid rising political speculation over Kwankwaso’s next move, following recent denials by the NNPP leader that he had submitted any letter of intent to rejoin the APC.