Thousands Defect from APC to NNPP, Kwankwaso Confirms with Photos

Thousands Defect from APC to NNPP, Kwankwaso Confirms with Photos

  • Rabiu Kwankwaso announced the defection of thousands from the All Progressives Congress to the New Nigeria People’s Party at a gathering in Kano
  • The event marked a significant political shift, as the new NNPP members were welcomed with promises of fair treatment and collaboration
  • Kwankwaso credited Kano’s leadership style and inclusive politics for the party’s growing appeal

A major political development unfolded in Kano as Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, former governor and leader of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), announced that thousands of defectors from the All Progressives Congress (APC) had formally joined the NNPP.

Kwankwaso shared the news via his official handle on X (formerly Twitter), stating, “Yesterday was a momentous occasion, as I received thousands of defectors from the All Progressives Congress (APC) into the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP).”

Thousands Defect from APC to NNPP, Kwankwaso Confirms with Photos
Thousands Defect from APC to NNPP, Kwankwaso Confirms with Photos. Photo credit: RMK/X
Source: Twitter

The reception, which took place at his residence in Kano, drew attention from party members and political observers across the region.

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Kwankwaso welcomed the new entrants with a pledge of fairness and support, remarking, “Speaking during the event at my residence in Kano, I welcomed the new members into our party and I promised them equitable treatment and cooperation.”

According to Kwankwaso, the NNPP’s rising appeal stems from what he described as Kano’s “distinguished leadership style” and the party’s inclusive political approach.

He emphasised that the steady influx of supporters reflected the growing confidence in the NNPP’s vision.

“The distinguished leadership style in Kano and our political leadership keep attracting more people into our fold, and I encourage those considering joining to do so without any hesitation,” he wrote.

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Source: Legit.ng

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Basit Jamiu (Current Affairs and Politics Editor) Basit Jamiu is a journalist with more than five years of experience. He is a current affairs and politics editor at Legit.ng. He holds a bachelor's degree from Ekiti State University (2018). Basit previously worked as a staff writer at Ikeja Bird (2022), Associate Editor at Prime Progress (2022), and Staff Writer at The Movee (2018). He is a 2024 Open Climate Fellow (West Africa), 2023 MTN Media Fellow, OCRP Fellow at ICIR, and Accountability Fellow at CJID. Email: basit.jamiu@corp.legit.ng.

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