Breaking: 4 House of Reps Members Dump NNPP, Announce New Party
- Four House of Representatives members have defected from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) to the African Democratic Party (ADC) in a significant political shift
- The federal lawmakers from Kano State announced their defection from the NNPP to ADC during plenary on Wednesday, April 22, 2026
- The defected federal lawmakers include Hon. Sani Wakili, Muktar Umar Zakari, Umar Datti, and Abdulhakeem Ado
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FCT, Abuja - Four House of Representatives members from Kano State have dumped the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP)
The federal lawmakers defected to the African Democratic Party (ADC) from the NNPP.
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4 Kano federal lawmakers dump NNPP for ADC
They announced their defection from the NNPP to the ADC on the floor of the Green Chamber during Wednesday’s plenary, April 22, 2026, by the Speaker, Tajudeen Abbas, in line with parliamentary procedure.
The four federal lawmakers cited an internal crisis in NNPP as the reason for their defection to the ADC.
The ADC has gained several lawmakers in recent weeks ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The lawmakers who defected to the ADC from NNPP are:
- Hon. Sani Wakili representing Minjibir/Ungogo Federal Constituency
- Hon. Muktar Umar Zakari representing Tarauni Federal Constituency
- Hon. Umar Datti representing Kura/Madobi/Garun Mallam Federal Constituency
- Hon. Abdulhakeem Ado representing Wudil/Garko Federal Constituency
This is the latest defection from the NNPP to the ADC following the movement of the party's 2023 presidential candidate, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, to the ADC.
The NNPP in Kano State has suffered massive defection, with Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, many members of his cabinet, and state and federal lawmakers joining him at the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 elections.
As reported by TheCable, the speaker also announced the defection of Kabiru Amadu, better known as Maipalace, representing Gusau/Tsafe federal constituency of Zamfara state, and Emeka Chinedu (Ahiazu Mbaise/Ezinihitte federal constituency, Imo), from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
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Lawmakers dump APC, PDP, Labour Party
Recall that Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu announced multiple defections on the House floor as lawmakers switched parties ahead of 2027.
Thaddeus Attah, Usman Zubairu, and Sani Noma moved to the ADC from LP, APC, and PDP, citing internal party crises.
The House adjourned plenary in honour of late lawmaker Muhammad Hassan following his death after a brief illness.
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8 House of Reps members leave NNPP
Meanwhile, Legit.ng earlier reported that eight Kano House of Representatives members switched allegiance from NNPP to APC during a plenary session on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.
The defection was formally announced at the Green Chamber, with Speaker Tajudeen Abbas presiding over proceedings.
Governor Abba Yusuf and ex-Governor Umar Ganduje of Kano state witnessed the lawmakers’ official party transition.
Source: Legit.ng
