More than 1,000 members of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), including supporters of the Kwankwasiyya Movement, have defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State.

The announcement was made on Sunday in a statement by Ismail Mudashir, Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Deputy Senate President, Senator Barau I. Jibrin.

The defectors gathered at the Fine Time Events Centre in Kano, where they were formally welcomed into the APC. According to the statement, their decision was influenced by the interventions and leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Senator Jibrin.

Aminu Minjibir, leader of the defectors, said they had contributed significantly to the growth of the Kwankwasiyya Movement but were dissatisfied with the NNPP’s performance in addressing the needs of Kano residents.

“We worked hard for the success of the movement, but the NNPP has failed to deliver meaningful change to the people,” Minjibir said.

Senator Jibrin described the defections as a wise move, highlighting the APC’s status as Africa’s largest political party and its commitment to improving the lives of Nigerians. He urged others to join the APC for the progress of Kano State and the country.