Galadima on Friday during an interview on ‘The Morning Show’, a programme on Arise Television.

Recently, there have been reports of a plan by Kwankwaso to join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) — a development some have linked to the subsequent resignation of Abdullahi Ganduje as the party’s national chairman.

However, Galadima, a close associate of the former NNPP presidential candidate, said the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), APC, and members of the coalition have all made moves to woo Kwankwaso.

According to him, Kwankwaso has shown discipline and loyalty by remaining in the NNPP, even as others seek to draw him into their camps.

“We will remain in the NNPP strategically until the whistle is blown for politics,” Galadima said.

“Our party, the NNPP, is a political party registered under Nigerian law and recognised by INEC.

“We stand where we are. Of course, we’ve seen several reports in the press and on social media — but that only proves that Rabiu Kwankwaso is the politician this country needs and should follow.”

The NNPP chieftain described Kwankwaso, a former Kano state governor, as “a strategic politician” whose silence has only amplified his credibility.

He added that all political parties in the country appear to acknowledge Kwankwaso’s value.

“He has decided to keep quiet, and yet people are campaigning for him free of charge,” Galadima said.

“Instead of paying for public relations, everyone is saying he’s competent, capable and has the capacity to lead the country. What more could you ask from a politician?”

“Every Nigerian needs him. Every political party needs him. Why not support him to become the president of Nigeria so that he can deliver the dividends of democracy?”

Galadima stressed that while political overtures from the PDP, APC and the coalition were real, Kwankwaso remains “steadfast and strategic”.