Kwankwaso’s defection may affect APC in Kano – Bashir Ahmad

News Kwankwaso’s defection may affect APC in Kano – Bashir Ahmad Published on March 29, 2026 By Nana Ismail googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1500386953281-8'); }); Former presidential aide Bashir Ahmad has said that Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso’s defection from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) may influence the fortune of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State. Kwankwaso, who was NNPP’s presidential candidate in the 2023 election and a former governor of Kano State, announced his resignation from the party on March 29, 2026. Reacting, Ahmad said the move could have some impact on APC’s prospects in Kano, but noted that the situation remains manageable. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1524595905268-5'); }); “Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso’s move to another party may affect our performance in Kano. However, it is something we can handle,” he said. He added that the party can still secure victory if it remains united and organised. Don't Miss Pantami brokers peace between Uba Sani, El-Rufai at mother’s burial You may like Kwankwaso resigns from NNPP National Convention: My faith in APC badly shaken – Obono-Obla 2027: Not all APC govs are with you, expect betrayal – Primate Ayodele to Tinubu 2027: Bashir Ahmad laments imminent impact of Kwankwaso’s defection on APC I won’t fail you – APC Chair, Yilwatda assures Tinubu, members Security forces foil attack on Kano community by armed bandits

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