At least 1,000 members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have defected to the ruling New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) in Kano state.
The defection took place in Tofa and Ghari Local Government Areas, where the defectors officially joined NNPP.
They were welcomed by the state party chairman, Dr. Hashimu Suleiman Dungurawa, during a ceremony held at both locations.
The event was marked by the flag-off of the NNPP’s chairmanship campaign ahead of the upcoming Local Government elections.
Among the notable attendees were the NNPP candidates for the elections, Yakubu Ibrahim Adis of Tofa and Hashimu Mai Sabulu of Ghari.
Both candidates voiced confidence in the NNPP’s growing strength in the region, especially with the influx of new members.
Supporters view the mass defection as a significant boost for the NNPP as it prepares for the elections, solidifying its stronghold in Kano, a key base of the party’s presidential candidate in 2023 election, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso’s political influence.
