The Digest:
Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has formally defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) at a ceremony in the Kano Government House. The governor stated his move was taken "in the best interest of the people of Kano state," aiming to promote unity, stability, and accelerated development. This follows his resignation from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) last Friday and the defection of 21 state lawmakers to the APC earlier on Monday. The event was attended by former APC Chairman Abdullahi Ganduje, Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin, and state officials.
Key Points:
- The defection completes the transfer of executive and legislative power in Kano from the NNPP to the APC.
- It justifies the move as a pragmatic decision for governance and development, rather than purely political alignment.
- The coordinated shift isolates NNPP leader Rabiu Kwankwaso, who played a key role in Yusuf's original election.
- It provides the APC with total control of Nigeria's second-most populous state ahead of the next electoral cycle.
- The event symbolizes the consolidation of power, with key national and state figures present to legitimize the transition.
Sources: TheCable
