Senator representing Kano South, Sumaila Kawu, has dumped the New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP) for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
The Chairman Senate Committee on Petroleum (Downstream) confirmed his defection to the APC in a telephone interview with Nigerian Tribune on Wednesday.
Checks revealed that Senator Kawu, along with two members of the House of Representatives from Kano on the platform of the NNPP met with national chairman of the APC, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje last week to perfect their formal defection.
The other NNPP federal lawmakers who met with Ganduje were Honourables Aliyu Sani Madaki and Kabiru Usman Rurum.
Senator Kawu told Nigerian Tribune that the interest of his constituent in Kano South would be better served in the APC.
Kawu on his Facebook page confirmed his movement to the APC.
“Yes, it is true — the rumors regarding my defection are accurate. All politics is local, and my primary concern has always been, and remains, the welfare of my immediate constituency. I am resolutely determined to advance the lives of my people, ensuring their needs are met and their future is secured.”
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