The Governor of Kano State, Abba Yusuf, on Tuesday, witnessed the defection of eight lawmakers elected on the platform of the New Nigeria Peoples Party to the All Progressives Congress (APC) at the National Assembly in Abuja.
The development was disclosed in a statement issued on Wednesday by the governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Dawakin-Tofa.
According to the statement, the lawmakers attributed their decision to leave the NNPP to the ongoing internal crisis within the party.
Those who defected are Tijjani Abdulkadir Jobe, Garba Ibrahim Diso, Hassan Shehu Hussain, Idris Dankawu, Muhammad Chiroma Nalaraba, Rabiu Yusuf, Dr Ghali Mustapha Tijjani, and Muhammad Bello Shehu.
The spokesperson noted that the defection event was attended by the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, and a former National Chairman of the APC, Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje.
Reacting to the development, Yusuf described the defections as part of the democratic process, noting that political realignments are common in a vibrant democracy.
He reiterated that his administration remains focused on delivering good governance to the people of Kano State.
The governor also emphasised the importance of unity and cooperation among elected representatives, regardless of party affiliation.
According to him, collaboration among political leaders is necessary to ensure the overall development of Kano State and improve the welfare of its citizens.
