No fewer than 650 members of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), on Thursday defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Gobirawa Ward, Dala Local Government Area, and parts of Fagge and Ungoggo Local Government Areas of Kano State.
The News Agency of Nigeria ( NAN) reports that the defectors, who came in clusters under various leadership groups, were received by the Managing Director of the Hadejia-Jama’are River Basin Development Authority, Rabiu Bichi.
Bichi welcomed the new members, citing President Bola Tinubu’s leadership and the APC’s commitment to fairness, inclusiveness, and democratic dividends.
He highlighted the successes of the Renewed Hope Agenda, including the students’ loan scheme, agricultural initiatives, and youths and women empowerment programmes.
The managing director stated that his authority was collaborating with the Bank of Agriculture to provide soft loans to farmers for maximum food security.
Bichi assured the defectors of equal rights and privileges as existing APC members, emphasising the party’s commitment to fairness and national development.
Speaking on behalf of the defectors, Alhaji Ahmad Gobirawa said their decision to join the APC was inspired by the visible achievements recorded by President Tinubu in less than two years in office.
They expressed optimism that their defection would further strengthen the party’s support base in Kano and beyond.
The event, which attracted party stalwarts, community leaders, and youth groups, was described as a major political gain for the APC in Kano, especially in light of its renewed grassroots mobilization efforts across the state.
The defection was seen as a significant win for the APC, highlighting its successful grassroots mobilization efforts across the state.
