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.
The ardent supporter of the Kwankwasiyya political movement attributed his decision to what he described as years of unfulfilled promises within the party.
He further stated that he would now support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid on the platform of the APC.
“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 pointed out that his prolonged association with Kwankwaso had not produced the political recognition and benefits he expected, thanking the NDC for the opportunity to serve but announced that his withdrawal from the party took immediate effect.
He subsequently declared support for the APC and Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general election.
His defection came months after he publicly defended Kwankwaso amid political controversy in Kano State.