Agency Report
No fewer than 1,000 members of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) and the Kwankwasiyya Movement in Kano State have defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
The defectors, who gathered at the Fine Time Events Centre in Kano, said they were motivated by what they described as the numerous interventions of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin.
A statement issued by Ismail Mudashir, Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Deputy President of the Senate, on Sunday, confirmed the development.
Leader of the defectors, Aminu Minjibir, said they had contributed immensely to the growth of the Kwankwasiyya Movement but were dissatisfied with the NNPP’s handling of issues affecting the people of Kano State.
“We worked hard for the success of the movement, but the NNPP has failed to deliver meaningful change to the people,” Minjibir was quoted as saying.
Receiving the defectors, Senator Jibrin described their move as a wise decision, adding that the APC remained the largest political party in Africa and was focused on improving the lives of Nigerians.
He also said the defection was a reflection of the dwindling influence of the NNPP in Kano politics, urging others to join the APC for the progress of the state and the country.