Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf has formally defected to the All Progressives Congress, moving with the majority of elected lawmakers from the state in a development set to significantly alter Kano’s political landscape.
The governor announced the decision on Monday during a political gathering at the Government House in Kano, where senior party leaders, lawmakers, and supporters were in attendance.
Yusuf said the defection followed extensive consultations with political stakeholders across the state, including elected representatives at both state and federal levels.
According to him, 22 of the 24 members of the Kano State House of Assembly and nine of the 14 members of the House of Representatives from the state agreed to align with him in joining the APC.
The governor explained that the move was driven by the need to prioritise governance, cooperation, and accelerated development for Kano State.
He stated that political parties serve as platforms for governance and should not become obstacles to delivering meaningful progress to citizens.
Yusuf urged residents to assess his decision based on performance and the tangible benefits it would bring to the people of the state.
The defection event attracted prominent APC figures, including former party National Chairman Abdullahi Ganduje and Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin.
Reacting to the development, Kano State APC Chairman Abdullahi Abbas described the mass defection as historic and pledged the party’s full support for the governor.
Barau Jibrin also called on party supporters to rally behind Yusuf, stressing the importance of unity for the advancement of Kano State.
Ganduje welcomed the governor into the party, describing him as a progressive leader and declaring him the political leader of the APC in Kano State.
The defection of the governor alongside a majority of state and federal lawmakers is expected to reshape political alignments in Kano ahead of future electoral contests.
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