Kano state – Kano South Senator, Abdulrahman Kawu Sumaila, has officially dumped the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
Senator Kawu is the former Senior Special Assistant to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari on National Assembly (House of Representatives) Matters.
The federal lawmaker confirmed his defection from the NNPP to APC in a brief statement to journalists in Kano on Wednesday, April 23, 2025.
He confirmed his defection to the ruling APC on his Facebook page.
“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,” Senator Sumaila stated. “I am resolutely determined to advance the lives of my people, ensuring their needs are met and their future is secured.”
As reported by Vanguard, Senator Sumaila was among four lawmakers previously suspended by the NNPP’s Hashimu Dungurawa-led faction in Kano over alleged anti-party activities.
The federal lawmaker had dismissed the suspension as baseless and ineffective.
He asserted that he belonged to the legitimate NNPP faction identified by its fruit and basket logo — a faction he claimed was the authentic representation of the party.
Another Labour Party senator to defect to APC
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that another senator from the Labour Party (LP) is reportedly set to join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
Senator representing Edo South senatorial district, Neda Imasuen, is reportedly said to be preparing to defect to the APC.
The Special Adviser to the Edo State Governor on Political Mobilisation and Engagement, Eugene Utubor, explained the reason for Imasuen’s decision to dump LP for APC.
Delta governor dumps PDP, defects to APC
In a similar development, Legit.ng reported that Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori dumped the leading opposition party PDP and defected to the ruling APC.
The Delta governor joined the APC alongside his predecessor and PDP vice presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Ifeanyi Okowa.
Also, Governor Oborevwori dumped the PDP along with all his commissioners and all the stakeholders of the opposition party in the state.
