The political landscape in Kano State shifted again on Thursday as 650 members of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, formally defected to the All Progressives Congress, APC.
The mass defection, which took place across Gobirawa Ward in Dala Local Government Area, as well as parts of Fagge and Ungoggo LGAs, has been described as one of the most significant grassroots political realignments in the state in recent months.
The defectors, who arrived in organised clusters under various local leaders, were received by the Managing Director of the Hadejia-Jama’are River Basin Development Authority, Rabiu Bichi.
Representing the APC at the event, Bichi hailed the decision of the former NNPP members, attributing their move to what he described as President Bola Tinubu’s demonstrable commitment to fairness, inclusiveness, and tangible democratic dividends.
Bichi highlighted key pillars of the administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda that had resonated with communities across the state, including the rollout of the students’ loan scheme, renewed agricultural support initiatives, and a series of empowerment programmes targeted at youths and women.
He added that his agency had deepened collaboration with the Bank of Agriculture to expand access to soft loans, particularly for farmers seeking to boost food production in response to national food security needs.
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Assuring the defectors of full integration, Bichi emphasised that the APC remains committed to providing equal opportunities, rights, and privileges to all members—new or old.
He noted that the party’s strength lies in its ability to mobilise broadly while maintaining a consistent focus on national development.
Speaking on behalf of the defectors, Alhaji Ahmad Gobirawa explained that their transition to the APC was driven by the visible progress recorded under President Tinubu’s leadership.
He said that the administration’s performance in less than two years had inspired confidence and strengthened their belief that aligning with the APC was the best political choice for their communities.
The ceremony drew a wide range of stakeholders including senior party figures, local community leaders, and youth organisations.
The turnout and enthusiasm underscored the significance of the event, with observers describing it as a major strategic victory for the APC at a time when competition for political dominance in Kano remains intense.
More broadly, the defection is seen as evidence of the APC’s strengthened grassroots mobilisation efforts across the state, affirming its ongoing push to expand support bases ahead of future electoral contests.
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