More than 960 members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) led by party chairman Alhaji Baba Sabiu in Dara Local Government Area have defected to the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) amid significant political changes in Kano State. .
The defection took place ahead of local government elections scheduled for October 26.
The defectors, including a former councilor from Ward 12 in Dara Local Government Area, cited the need for progressive change as their reason for joining the NNPP.
Alhaji Sabiu, speaking on behalf of the group, expressed confidence in the NNPP’s ability to bring about meaningful reforms and improve its chances at the polls.
The National Leader of the NNPP, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, warmly welcomed the new party members and assured them of equal treatment within the party.
He reiterated the NNPP’s commitment to fostering Nigeria’s socio-economic and political progress with a clear focus on the 2027 Agenda.
“The NNPP is committed to promoting unity and propelling Nigeria towards further development,” Kwankwaso said, urging Kano residents and Nigerians across the country to support the party’s candidates in the upcoming elections. urged them to come together.
He called on voters to come together en masse to support the NNPP, highlighting the party’s vision for a stronger and more united Nigeria.
