The group, led by Alhaji Baba Sabiu, Chairman of the APC in Dala Local Government Area, made the switch, citing the need for progressive change.
Alhaji Baba Sabiu, speaking on behalf of the defectors, expressed confidence in the NNPP’s ability to bring about meaningful reforms, especially in the run-up to the local elections.
The defectors include former councillors from 12 wards within Dala LGA, signaling a significant loss for the APC, Vanguard reported.
Sabiu during a press briefing in Kano said:
NNPP National Leader and former Kano State Governor, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, warmly welcomed the new members.
Kwankwaso assured them that they would be treated equally and given ample opportunities within the party, Leadership reported.
He also took the opportunity to reiterate the NNPP’s commitment to socio-economic and political advancement, especially with an eye on the 2027 national elections.
Kwankwaso stated:
He urged Kano residents and Nigerians to support the party’s candidates in the upcoming local government elections.
Kwankwaso called on voters to turn out in large numbers to back the NNPP’s vision for a united and prosperous Nigeria.
Earlier, TimesNow.com.ng reported that the Rivers State Police Command has confirmed its decision to fully comply with the judgment of the Federal High Court in Abuja, which bars it from participating in the October 5, 2024, local government election.
This development comes just 24 hours after a protest led by the state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), calling on security agencies to respect the court’s ruling.
Source: TimesNow.com.ng
