A political scholar in Kano has made allegations suggesting that former governor Rabiu Kwankwaso is laying the groundwork for his son to ascend to the governorship of the state in 2031, marking a potential continuation of political influence within the family.
Speaking anonymously to Daily Sun, the scholar pointed out the trajectory of Kwankwaso’s political maneuvers, indicating a concerted effort to establish a dynasty.
The scholar highlighted Kwankwaso’s current influence in the state administration, emphasizing his role in various aspects including conception, electoral success, appointments, and policy implementation.
Moreover, the scholar drew attention to familial ties, noting that Governor Abba Yusuf is Kwankwaso’s in-law, thus further solidifying connections within the political landscape.
Mustapha, Kwankwaso’s son, recently assumed the position of commissioner under Governor Yusuf’s administration.
The scholar stated, “We must not ignore the fact that this is the early days in an attempt to control power by a single family or associates of the same political group.
“It is an open secret that Kwankwaso is very influential in the present administration. He has been pivotal to its conception, electoral victory, appointments, policy selection and policy implementation.
“It is also incontestable that Kwankwaso is closely related to the state governor by marriage. The governor is his in-law. The political permutation is that Mustapha will be nursed in the act of governance and will come of age by 2031. By this time, he will be 47.
“With the Kwankwaso that we know, chances are high that he will ensure that Mustapha, his son, succeeds the present arrangement or becomes the running mate to the governorship candidate of the party in the general elections.
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“Should that happen, it means that the governance of the state would have resided within the same clan or family for about 16 years or more, and will remain there for a longer time, depending on how Mustapha plays his cards in the years to come.
“But, like I said, these are all potential possibilities. They are not yet realities. The future, especially in politics, is often bounded by uncertainties. Anything can still happen to change these calculations.”
Born on March 24, 1984, in Kwankwaso village, Mustapha completed his primary and secondary education locally before pursuing higher education at the Eastern Mediterranean University in Cyprus.