Kano NDC urges senator Hanga not to join APC
Hussaini Mairiga, Chairman of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Kano State, has appealed to the party’s only senator, Rufai Hanga, to stay with the party amid rumours of defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The appeal follows speculation that both Hanga and former senator Kabiru Gaya are considering leaving the NDC. Mairiga emphasized that neither politician has formally resigned and urged them to resolve any issues internally. The situation arises after both politicians reportedly lost party tickets and held meetings with APC leaders.
Key takeaways
- Hussaini Mairiga insists that Rufai Hanga and Kabiru Gaya remain members of the NDC, with no formal resignation submitted.
- Both politicians recently met with President Bola Tinubu and APC leaders, sparking defection rumours.
- Reports suggest Hanga and Gaya lost NDC consensus tickets for the 2027 senatorial elections, fueling speculation.
- Mairiga accuses the APC, particularly former chairman Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, of trying to woo the duo.
- The NDC chairman urges both to address grievances within the party and warns that defection could weaken the NDC in Kano.
