Kabiru Abdullahi, a long-time ally of the vice-presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Rabiu Kwankwaso, has defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Abdullahi announced his resignation from the NDC in a letter addressed to the party chairman of Kofar Ruwa Ward in Dala Local Government Area of Kano State.
A staunch supporter of the Kwankwasiyya political movement, Abdullahi attributed his decision to what he described as years of unfulfilled promises within the party.
He said he would now support President Bola Tinubu’s bid for re-election on the platform of the APC ahead of the 2027 general election.
“I have been with Kwankwaso for 29 years but have only benefited from failed promises. I will go to where I will be respected more,” Abdullahi said.
He said his long-standing association with Kwankwaso had failed to yield the political recognition and benefits he expected.
While thanking the NDC for the opportunity to serve, Abdullahi said his resignation from the party took immediate effect.
He subsequently declared his support for the APC and Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general election.
His defection comes months after he publicly defended Kwankwaso amid political controversies in Kano State.
