Eight lawmakers representing Kano State in the House of Representatives have officially defected from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
The announcement was made on Tuesday during plenary, which was presided over by the Speaker of the House, Tajudeen Abbas.
The high-profile political move drew the attention of key figures, including Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf, Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin, and former Kano State Governor Abdullahi Ganduje, all of whom were present during the session.
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The defection marks a significant shift in Kano’s political landscape, as the lawmakers formally align with the ruling APC.
Further details surrounding the development are expected to emerge.