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The defection of 650 NNPP members to APC in Kano State is part of a larger trend of politicians switching parties in the state. Recently, Senator Sumaila Kawu, representing Kano South Senatorial District, defected from the NNPP to the APC, citing the party’s severe division and dysfunctionality as reasons for his departure.
The APC has been actively working to strengthen its presence in Kano State, and these defections are seen as a boost to the party’s efforts. The APC’s developmental initiatives and policies are attracting members from other parties, including the NNPP. In December 2024, over 2,000 NNPP members defected to the APC in Dawakin Kudu Local Government Area, and similar defections have been reported in other areas.
The NNPP, on the other hand, has been facing internal challenges, including factional disputes and leadership tussles. The party’s internal crisis has led to the emergence of factions challenging its current leadership, with some members accusing prominent figures like Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso and Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of not representing the authentic NNPP.
The APC has welcomed the defectors with open arms, with leaders like Rabiu Bichi and Abdullahi Abbas expressing delight at their decision to join the party. The APC’s national leadership has assured the defectors of equal opportunities and integration into the party, emphasizing that no member would be marginalized.
These defections are significant, given the upcoming 2027 elections, and could potentially impact the political landscape of Kano State. The APC’s growth in the state is attributed to its developmental initiatives and policies, which are attracting members from other parties. The NNPP, however, needs to reconcile its factions and address its internal challenges to maintain its influence in the state.
