ADC, NNPP Reject New Electoral Act, Describe Law as Threat to Democracy
Leaders of both opposition parties vowed to resist the implementation of the Act through constitutional means, insisting that the new law undermines electoral transparency and could weaken Nigeria’s democratic process. They maintained that safeguarding credible elections remains critical to ensuring that Nigerians’ votes count in the 2027 polls.
Breaking: Gov Yusuf Set to Rejoin APC in Kano on Monday
Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, is set to rejoin the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Monday, 26 January 2026, following his resignation from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) last Friday. This was contained in a statement signed by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa on Sunday. The statement recalled that Governor […]
APC Chieftain Threatens Alliance with Kwankwasiyya if Barau Is Sidelined
He cautioned that any attempt to edge Senator Barau out of the 2027 governorship race would have serious political consequences, stressing that his group would not hesitate to rally behind the candidate of former governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso to unseat the incumbent.
Kano APC Assures Smooth Resolution of Automatic Ticket for Defecting Governor Yusuf
The chairman emphasized that Governor Yusuf would not defect alone, noting the inclusion of elected local government chairmen, councilors, and other office holders. “We await his coming and believe me we will work out a modality that will ensure the success of the party in a unanimous manner without any form of crisis between old members and the new members,” Abbas said.
BREAKING: Mass Defection Rocks Kano as Gov Abba Kabir Dumps NNPP with Lawmakers, Reps, Council Chairmen
Governor Yusuf formally communicated his decision in a letter addressed to the Chairman of the NNPP in Diso-Chiranchi Ward, Gwale Local Government Area, where he is registered as a party member. The resignation takes effect from Sunday, January 25, 2026.
BREAKING: Kwankwaso Gives APC Conditions For Joining Party
The former governor recalled previous political experiences in which his group played key roles in forming governments but were later marginalised
BREAKING: Senator Kawu Sumaila Dumps NNPP for APC
Senator Suleiman Kawu Sumaila, representing Kano South Senatorial District, has officially defected from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). His defection was formally announced during Wednesday’s plenary session, following the reading of his letter by the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio. In his letter, Senator Sumaila cited […]
APC Youth Wing Slams Door on Kwankwaso’s Return
The All Progressives Congress Youth and Students Council (KASASCO) has firmly rejected Senator Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso’s potential return to the party. KASASCO described Kwankwaso as politically irrelevant and a potential disruptor of the party’s growing unity and strength. The APC has regained strength in Kano State under the current leadership, boasting two senators, multiple […]