No fewer than 500 members of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) from Fagge and Ungogo Local Government Areas of Kano State have defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
The defectors were formally received on Wednesday by the Managing Director of the Hadejia-Jam’are River Basin Development Authority, Rabiu Bichi, who described the move as a clear sign of growing confidence in President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
Bichi said the mass defection showed that Nigerians were beginning to recognize APC’s commitment to national development.
He noted that several political figures, including state governors, had also recently joined the ruling party because of its progressive policies.
According to him, “President Tinubu’s leadership is restoring hope in governance.
Nigerians can now see real efforts to grow the economy, improve food security, and strengthen institutions.”
He assured the new members of equal opportunities within the party, saying no one would be marginalized or sidelined.
Bichi emphasized that the Hadejia-Jam’are River Basin Development Authority was playing a vital role in supporting Tinubu’s food security agenda.
He explained that the agency’s modern irrigation techniques were designed to boost agricultural productivity and support rural farmers.
“The APC-led government’s vision for food security is practical and achievable,” he said.
“Our irrigation projects are helping farmers increase yields and sustain year-round farming.”
APC Leaders Welcome Defectors
The event also had in attendance the Kano State APC Chairman, Abdullahi Abbas, who represented former APC National Chairman, Dr Abdullahi Ganduje.
Abbas commended the defectors for joining what he described as Nigeria’s most stable and result-oriented political platform.
He said the party’s openness and development focus were attracting more Nigerians from across political divides.
Also speaking, the Kano Central APC Chairman, Shehu Ungogo, said Tinubu’s policies had strengthened the economy and restored public confidence in the ruling party.
“The results of Tinubu’s reforms are visible,” Ungogo said.
“Nigerians are beginning to see progress, especially in agriculture, infrastructure, and youth empowerment.”
The defectors said they were motivated by APC’s developmental strides and commitment to improving citizens’ welfare.
They pledged full loyalty to the party and vowed to work for its success in future elections.