Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has witnessed a major political shift at the National Assembly in Abuja as eight members of the House of Representatives from Kano State formally defected from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
The development was disclosed in a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa.
The defections were officially announced during plenary presided over by the Speaker of the House, Tajudeen Abbas, who read separate letters from the lawmakers explaining their decision.
According to the letters, the legislators cited the lingering internal crisis within the NNPP as the primary reason for their move to the APC.
The lawmakers involved in the defection include Tijjani Abdulkadir Jobe (Dawakin Tofa/Rimin Gado/Tofa), Garba Ibrahim Diso (Gwale), Hassan Shehu Hussain (Nassarawa), Idris Dankawu (Kumbotso), Muhammad Chiroma Nalaraba (Gezawa/Gabasawa), Barr. Rabiu Yusuf (Takai/Sumaila), Dr. Ghali Mustapha Tijjani (Albasu/Gaya/Ajingi), and Barr. Muhammad Bello Shehu (Fagge).
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The high-profile event drew the presence of key political figures, including former Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, and Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibrin, alongside other party leaders and stakeholders.
Reacting to the development, Governor Yusuf described the defections as part of the democratic process, noting that political realignments are a common feature in a vibrant democracy.
He reiterated his administration’s commitment to delivering the dividends of democracy to the people of Kano State, regardless of political affiliations.
He stressed the importance of unity and cooperation among elected representatives for the state’s overall development.
