Abba Yusuf, governor of Kano State, has formally defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC), citing the need to act in the best interest of the people of the state.
Yusuf announced his decision on Monday at an event held at the Coronation Hall of the Kano State Government House.
He said his defection was driven by the need to foster unity, stability and fast-track development across the state.
The governor had resigned from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) on Friday, blaming deepening internal crises and prolonged leadership disputes within the party for his exit.
According to him, his foremost priority remains the delivery of good governance and the dividends of democracy to Kano residents.
Several prominent APC figures were present at the event, including former national chairman of the party, Abdullahi Ganduje; Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibrin; and Kawu Sumaila.
Members of the Kano State Executive Council, party stakeholders and other government officials also attended.
Yusuf’s defection comes just hours after 21 members of the Kano State House of Assembly also moved from the NNPP to the APC.
Reacting, the former National Chairman of the All Progressive Congress, APC, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje said the party hresolved to grant automatic to Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State.
Ganduje who announced this during the governor’s formal defection from the New Nigeria People’s Party, NNPP to the APC at the Kano State government house.