More than 1,000 members of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) and the Kwankwasiyya Movement have defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State.
The development was announced in a statement issued on Sunday by Ismail Mudashir, Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin.
According to the statement, the defectors were formally received into the APC during a ceremony held at the Fine Time Events Centre in Kano.
Explaining their reasons for leaving the NNPP, the defectors said their decision was motivated by what they described as the “numerous interventions and leadership qualities” of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Senator Barau Jibrin.
The leader of the defectors, Aminu Minjibir, said they had been instrumental in building the Kwankwasiyya Movement but were disappointed with the NNPP’s inability to meet the expectations of Kano residents.
“We worked hard for the success of the movement, but the NNPP has failed to deliver meaningful change to the people,” Minjibir stated.
In his remarks, Senator Jibrin welcomed the new members, describing their decision to join the APC as a “wise and forward-looking move.”
He emphasized that the APC remains the largest political party in Africa and is committed to improving the welfare of Nigerians.
“The APC is the party that truly represents progress and development. I urge others to join hands with us to move Kano and Nigeria forward,” he added.
