Over 1,000 members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) defected to the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) in Kano State. The mass migration, occurring ahead of the local government elections on October 26, was celebrated by NNPP leaders as a significant boost to their electoral ambitions.
In a significant political shift, around 1,000 members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have defected to the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) in Kano State. This mass defection, primarily from the Tofa and Ghari local government areas, was announced by Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the spokesperson for the Kano State governor. The new members were welcomed by Dr. Hashimu Dungurawa, the state chairman of the NNPP, during a ceremony aimed at mobilizing support for the upcoming local government elections set for October 26.
At the event, NNPP chairmanship candidates Yakubu Adis for Tofa and Hashimu Mai Sabulu for Ghari expressed their excitement about the new members, viewing the defections as a pivotal boost to their electoral prospects. They highlighted the growing support for the NNPP as a testament to the party's commitment to change and effective governance. The party is keen on capitalizing on this momentum as it prepares for the polls, hoping that the influx of new supporters will enhance their chances of securing local leadership positions.
This mass exodus from the APC comes at a critical time, indicating a potential shift in political dynamics in Kano State as various parties vie for control in the forthcoming elections. The NNPP aims to leverage this opportunity to establish a stronger presence in the local political landscape.
