In a significant political development, the Kano State Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Adamu Kibiya, has welcomed over 50 members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) from Kibiya ward in Kibiya Local Government Area to the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP). This defection is seen as a notable shift in the state’s political landscape.
According to a statement issued by the Director of Public Enlightenment, Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Balarabe Kiru, the commissioner attributed the defection to Governor Abba Yusuf’s commitment to good governance and development projects in the state. The governor’s administration has implemented various projects in key sectors such as health, education, infrastructure, empowerment, and agriculture, benefiting the residents of Kano.
The leader of the defected APC supporters, Yakubu Alhaji, stated that their decision to join the NNPP was motivated by the party’s focus on development and good governance under Governor Abba Yusuf’s administration. Alhaji criticized the APC administration, alleging that it had no development projects in the area over the past eight years and that its policies were self-serving rather than people-oriented.
The Councilor of Kibiya Ward, Auwalu Sarki, revealed that more groups are set to join the NNPP, praising the commissioner’s efforts in promoting the party and the governor’s policies in the local government area. Sarki attributed the commissioner’s work as instrumental in attracting supporters to the party.
The defection of these APC members to the NNPP is a significant development in Kano State’s political landscape, highlighting the growing support for Governor Abba Yusuf’s administration and its development initiatives. As the state’s political landscape continues to evolve, it remains to be seen how this defection will impact the balance of power in the region. The NNPP’s growing popularity can be attributed to the governor’s commitment to good governance and development projects, which has resonated with the people of Kano.