Kano Gov Abba Yusuf, Lawmakers Defect to APC

Kano State governor, Abba Yusuf, has officially defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Yusuf announced his defection on Monday at an event held at the coronation hall of the Kano state government house, noting that the decision was taken “in the best interest of the people of Kano state”.

The governor resigned from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) on Friday, citing “deepening internal crises” and “prolonged leadership disputes” as reasons for his exit.

Yusuf said his priority remains delivering good governance and the dividends of democracy to Kano residents.

Abdullahi Ganduje, former national chairman of the APC and Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibrin; and Kawu Sumaila, alongside members of the Kano state executive council, party stakeholders, and other government officials, were in attendance.

The move comes hours after 21 members of the Kano state house of assembly defected from the NNPP to the APC.

In reaction to Yusuf’s defection, Rabiu Kwankwaso, national leader of the NNPP, declared January 23 as “World Betrayal Day”.