Kano Assembly Members Defect from NNPP to APC in Major Political Shift

In a significant political development, 20 members of the Kano State House of Assembly officially defected from the Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The defection follows the recent resignation of Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf from NNPP.

Among the prominent lawmakers who defected are the Speaker of the House, Jibril Ismail Falgor, Deputy Speaker Muhammad Bello Butu, Major Leader Lawan Hussain Dala, Chief Whip Muddasir Ibrahim Zawachiki, and others. The defections were attributed to prolonged internal crises and legal disputes within NNPP, leading to a weakening of the party's cohesion.

This mass defection is expected to bolster APC's presence in Kano State and could significantly impact the political landscape ahead of the 2023 general elections.