Following the Court of Appeal judgment, the party approached the Supreme Court for the final judgment. Following the comment, the leadership of the APC, led by the national chairman, Prof Nentawe Yilwatda and Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, visited him on Wednesday. On Saturday, the governor constituted an exit committee to assess the implications of any potential defection and recommend the best course of action. “The committee’s outcome—whether for defection or against it—and possibly the choice of political party, is what we are waiting for. The Secretary to the State Government is to serve as secretary of the committee.

Source: Punch April 06, 2026 15:44 UTC