Kano governor receives eight lawmakers defecting from NNPP to APC
Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf has welcomed eight lawmakers who left the NNPP for the APC at the National Assembly in Abuja. According to his spokesperson, Sanusi Dawakin-Tofa, the lawmakers cited internal party crises as their reason for defecting. The event was attended by notable figures including Dr Abdullahi Ganduje and Sen. Barau Jibrin. Abba Yusuf emphasized the importance of unity and cooperation among elected representatives for the state’s development.
What we know
- Abba Yusuf witnessed the defection of eight NNPP lawmakers to the APC at the National Assembly in Abuja.
- The defectors are Tijjani Abdulkadir Jobe, Garba Ibrahim Diso, Hassan Shehu Hussain, Idris Dankawu, Muhammad Chiroma Nalaraba, Rabiu Yusuf, Dr Ghali Mustapha Tijjani, and Muhammad Bello Shehu.
- The lawmakers cited internal NNPP crisis as the reason for their move.
- The event was attended by Dr Abdullahi Ganduje and Sen. Barau Jibrin.
- Abba Yusuf reaffirmed his commitment to delivering democratic dividends and called for unity among representatives.
