Nigeria: NNPP Receives Scores of APC Members in Kano

22 April 2024
Daily Trust (Abuja)
By Salim Umar Ibrahim

The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) yesterday received scores of defectors from the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State.

The defectors from Shanono and Bagwai local government areas were formally received by the state deputy governor, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, on behalf of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf at the Kano State Government House.

A statement by the deputy governor's spokesperson, Ibrahim Garba Shuaibu, said Gwarzo emphasised the need to prioritise unity in the party and assured that all members would be treated equally.

Gwarzo said their administration is committed to implementing programmes that would benefit the people and called for continuous support from residents.

Speaking earlier, Alhaji Haruna Babangida Abbas (Kosashe), leader of the defectors, cited Governor Abba's leadership qualities and governance style as reasons for their move, and pledged their dedication to working with the NNPP for the betterment of the state.

Also speaking, Kano NNPP chairman, Alhaji Hashimu Dungurawa, welcomed the new members and assured their involvement in party activities.

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