Abdullahi Ganduje, national chairman of the All Progressives
Congress (APC), on Thursday, received top political figures from Kano state who
defected from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP).
Kawu Sumaila, senator representing Kano south, who confirmed
his defection in a Facebook post on Wednesday, led the group.
Ganduje said the APC’s victory in the 2027 general election
is certain.
“I don’t want to reveal our secret, but what I’m telling you
is that APC 2027 is a done deal,” he said.
Others who joined the APC alongside Sumaila include Kabiru Alhassan
Rurum, a former speaker of the Kano state house of assembly; Abdullahi Sani
Rogo, an ex-lawmaker; Zubairu Hamza Massu; Diggol and Abbas Sani, both former
commissioners; and Baffa Bichi, former secretary to the state government (SSG).
Sumaila said his departure from the NNPP would not affect
his working relationship with the state government.
The lawmaker said his decision was driven by the need to
advance development in his constituency.
“One of the reasons for leaving was related to the area we
come from—how we can provide something truly beneficial for our people,” he
said.
“Politics is about negotiations, discussions, and seeking
the best outcomes for the community.”
Sumaila assured his constituents that ongoing development
initiatives would continue.
He said his new political affiliation would boost economic
opportunities in the region.
“I have no regrets about leaving NNPP. Everyone is focused
on finding the best solutions for their people, and that is what matters most,”
he said.
On Wednesday, Ajibola Basiru, national secretary of the APC,
likened the ruling party to Jehovah’s Witnesses — a Christian group famed for
its door-to-door evangelism.
He said one of the key policies under the leadership of
Ganduje is to build a functional and efficient party structure at every level
in the country.
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