By Adesakin Adefemi
Eight members of the House of Representatives from Kano State have announced their defection from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The defection was formally announced during plenary, presided over by the Speaker of the House, Tajudeen Abbas, on Tuesday.
The lawmakers cited the internal crisis within the NNPP as the reason for their decision to defect. Their defection is seen as a significant blow to the NNPP, which had gained momentum in the state.
The development was witnessed by Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf; the Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibrin; and a former Governor of Kano State, Abdullahi Ganduje, among others. The defection has sparked interest in the country’s political circles, with many watching to see how it will play out.
The eight lawmakers are expected to join their new colleagues in the APC, boosting the party’s numbers in the House. The defection is also seen as a boost to the APC’s efforts to strengthen its presence in Kano State.
The NNPP has been facing internal strife, with several of its members defecting to other parties. The party’s national leadership has been trying to address the crisis, but the defections continue to mount.
The APC has been gaining ground in Kano State, with several prominent politicians joining the party. The defection of the eight lawmakers is seen as a significant coup for the APC.
The development is also seen as a test of the APC’s strength in the state, ahead of future elections. The party is expected to use the defection to mobilize support and strengthen its presence in the state.
The defection has also sparked reactions from various stakeholders, with some calling for calm and others hailing the move as a victory for democracy. The development is expected to have implications for the country’s political landscape.
As the dust settures, one thing is clear: the defection of the eight Kano lawmakers is a significant development that will have far-reaching implications for the country’s politics.
