Eight members of the House of Representatives from Kano State on Tuesday announced their defection from the New Nigeria Peoples Party to the All Progressives Congress. Garba Ibrahim Diso (Gwale Federal Constituency); Hon. Idris Dankawu (Kumbotso Federal Constituency); Hon. Rabiu Yusuf (Takai/Sumaila Federal Constituency); Hon. The development was witnessed by Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf; the Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibrin; and a former Governor of Kano State, Abdullahi Ganduje, among others.

Source: Punch March 31, 2026 14:10 UTC