Four Kano Reps dump NNPP, join ADC

Politics Four Kano Reps dump NNPP, join ADC Published on April 22, 2026 By Vanessa Onah googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1500386953281-8'); }); Defections have continued to rock the National Assembly as four members of the House of Representatives from Kano State, on Wednesday, dumped the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) for the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The Speaker of the House, Tajudeen Abbas, announced the defections during plenary after reading the formal letters submitted by the lawmakers. The lawmakers involved are Sani Wakili, representing Minjibir/Ungogo Federal Constituency, Muktar Zakari of Tarauni Federal Constituency, Umar Datti of Kura/Madobi/Garun Mallam Federal Constituency and Abdulhakeem Ado of Wudil/Garko Federal Constituency. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1524595905268-5'); }); It would be recalled that on Tuesday, the House witnessed another round of defections, with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) losing five members, while the All Progressives Congress (APC) also recorded the exit of two lawmakers. Don't Miss ADC crisis: Bala Gombe disowns deserted convention video You may like BREAKING: ADC leadership battle: Mark, Bala await fate as Supreme Court reserves judgment ADC’ll continue to scare Tinubu, he doesn’t care about Nigeria – Melaye Apologize for ADC comment – Bode George tells Tinubu’s aide, Gbajabiamila Kano Gov nominates Garo as deputy INEC endangering Nigeria’s democracy – NNPP raises alarm over court order disobedience Kebbi govt denies involvement in ADC leadership dispute

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