By Jude Opara, Abuja
The rank of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) in Kano was boosted with the defection of over 960 members of the All Progressives Congress (APC), led by Alhaji Baba Sabiu, Chairman of the party in Dala Local Government Area, who defected to the party.
The defection comes ahead of the upcoming local government elections slated for October 26 across the state.
A statement by the spokesperson of the Kano state governor, Sanusi Bature said the defectors which included former councilors from 12 wards in the Dala LGA, cited a need for progressive change as their reason for joining the NNPP.
Speaking on behalf of the group, Alhaji Sabiu, expressed confidence in the NNPP’s ability to bring about meaningful reforms and bolster its chances in the elections.
Receiving the defectors in Kano, National Leader of the NNPP Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso assured the new members that they would be treated equally within the party.
Kwankwaso further reiterated the NNPP’s commitment to fostering socio-economic and political advancement for Nigeria, with a clear focus on the 2027 agenda.
“NNPP is dedicated to promoting unity and driving Nigeria towards greater progress,” Kwankwaso stated, urging Kano residents and Nigerians nationwide to rally behind the party’s candidates in the forthcoming elections.
He called on voters to come out en masse and support the NNPP, emphasizing the party’s vision for a stronger, united Nigeria.
