The All Progressives Congress in Kano State has received a boost with the defection of two prominent members of the New Nigeria People’s Party. Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, welcomed the defectors, Umar Haruna and Muhammad Hussaini, into the party. Haruna, who served as Special Assistant to the Governor in the Office of the Head of Service, tendered his resignation from the Kano State Government, citing his commitment to integrity, accountability, and democratic values.
The resignation, which took effect on December 22, 2025, was formally communicated to Governor Abba Yusuf through the Secretary to the State Government. Haruna and Hussaini, who is the Organising Secretary of the NNPP in Bichi Ward, Bichi Local Government Area, officially joined the APC during a courtesy visit to Senator Barau in Abuja. The two defectors praised Barau’s leadership style, describing him as an icon and a beacon of hope for Kano State.
Senator Barau, who also serves as the first Deputy Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament, welcomed the defectors into the party, stating that their decision reflects growing public confidence in the APC-led Federal Government under President Bola Tinubu. He noted that the NNPP’s influence in Kano is waning amid a wave of defections. The APC, according to Barau, is poised to restore the glorious days of Kano, with the party’s movement gaining momentum as more people join daily.
The defection of Haruna and Hussaini is seen as a significant development in Kano State’s political landscape. The NNPP, which has been a major player in the state’s politics, is facing a decline in its influence, with several of its members defecting to the APC in recent times. The APC, on the other hand, is gaining strength, with Senator Barau’s leadership being credited as a major factor in the party’s growing popularity.
The development is expected to have implications for the political landscape of Kano State, with the APC poised to consolidate its position as the dominant party in the state. As the party continues to receive new members, it is likely to further strengthen its grip on power in the state. With the 2025 defections, the APC is well-positioned to achieve its goal of restoring the glorious days of Kano, as envisioned by Senator Barau.