Sacked Kano commissioner dumps NNPP for APC, gives reasons

• Abbas cited his desire for a better Kano and Nigeria as reason for his decision to switch parties.

Abbas Sani Abbas, former Commissioner for Rural and Community Development in Kano State, has resigned his membership of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP),

Abbas left the NNPP for the All Progressives Congress (APC) and pledged his allegiance to the ruling party.

He announced his defection to the APC during his visit to a prominent leader of the party in Kano.

Abbas cited his desire for a better Kano and Nigeria as reason for his decision to switch parties.

“I believe the APC offers the platform to achieve the vision of a better Kano and a stronger Nigeria. My move is guided by a desire to contribute more effectively to good governance and development,” he stated during his visit.

He was welcomed to the party by top APC leaders in Kano, including the party’s state chairman, Prince Abdullahi Abbas, popularly known as Ɗan Sarki, Jikan Sarki, and other key stakeholders.

Welcoming Hon. Abbas to the party, the APC leader commended his decision and assured him of full support. “Hon. Abbas Sani Abbas is a dedicated grassroots mobilizer and a leader committed to the service of humanity. We are proud to have him join our great party,” he remarked.

Speaking further, the APC leader emphasized the party’s commitment to inclusivity and development. “Together, we will continue to promote the values of good governance, inclusivity, and service to humanity. This is a significant moment for our party in Kano as we strengthen our ranks with capable individuals like Hon. Abbas,” he added.

Prince Abdullahi Abbas also expressed confidence that the former commissioner’s experience and dedication would add value to the party’s efforts in Kano State and beyond.

Party loyalists and political observers in Kano said the defection will tilt the political scale in favour of APC, particularly in its grassroots mobilization efforts. Many believe Hon. Abbas’s entry into the APC will strengthen the party’s influence in rural communities across the state.

Hon. Abbas concluded by expressing optimism about his new political journey. “I am fully committed to working with the APC leadership to ensure a brighter future for Kano State and Nigeria as a whole,” he said