Abba Yusuf, Kano state governor has welcomed the defection of eight lawmakers from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) at the national assembly in Abuja.
The development was disclosed in a statement issued on Wednesday by Sanusi Dawakin-Tofa, the governor’s spokesperson who said the lawmakers attributed their decision to the lingering internal crisis within the NNPP.
Those who defected include Tijjani Abdulkadir Jobe, Garba Ibrahim Diso, Hassan Shehu Hussain, Idris Dankawu, Muhammad Chiroma Nalaraba, Rabiu Yusuf, Ghali Mustapha Tijjani and Muhammad Bello Shehu.
The event was attended by Abdullahi Ganduje, former APC national chairman and Barau Jibrin,the Deputy president of the senate.
Dawakin-Tofa quoted Governor Yusuf as describing the development as part of the democratic process, noting that political realignments are not unusual in a vibrant democracy.
The governor also reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to delivering the dividends of democracy to the people of Kano State, regardless of political differences.
He further stressed the need for unity and cooperation among elected representatives for the overall development of the state.