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In a significant political shift, 28 members of the House of Representatives have defected to different parties in anticipation of upcoming primaries. This movement spans multiple political affiliations, with defections impacting major parties across the board.
Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna, the former governorship candidate for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State, met with Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso at his residence in Kano. This meeting occurred shortly after Gawuna announced his departure from the APC, sparking political discussions.
Isa Ashiru has officially departed the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the African Democratic Congress (ADC) amid ongoing leadership conflicts within the PDP. He made this announcement via a resignation letter to the party's leadership.
Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, the national leader of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), held a private meeting with Rauf Aregbesola, the National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), in Abuja. Their discussions are believed to be tied to possible political realignments ahead of the 2027 elections.
Senator Rufai Sani Hanga of Kano Central Senatorial District has instructed former NNPP local government chairmen who have defected to the APC to return vehicles provided to them. The directive aims to secure party property amidst internal political realignments.
