APC receives 12 lawmakers, others from PDP, opposition parties in Kaduna
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has received six members of the House of Representatives, six members of the Kaduna State House of Assembly, and several other defectors from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and other political parties into its fold.
The defection ceremony, held at the Murtala Mohammed Square in Kaduna, was attended by top APC leaders, including Tajudeen Abbas, the Speaker of the House of Representatives; Nentawe Yilwatda, the party’s national chairman; and Balarabe Abbas, the minister of environment.
Governor Uba Sani described the development as a major boost for the APC, noting that it reflected growing confidence in the party’s leadership at both state and national levels.
“I have the uncommon privilege of welcoming a remarkable convergence of patriotic Nigerians and distinguished compatriots who have chosen to align with the APC to strengthen our collective quest for national renewal and democratic consolidation,” Sani said.
He added that the defectors’ decision to join the ruling party signified not just a political realignment but a reaffirmation of faith in President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which he said continues to inspire optimism and trust across the country.
“Here in Kaduna, we are wholly committed to actualizing this vision through inclusive governance, sustainable development, and a people-first approach,” the governor stated.
Among the newly received federal lawmakers are Amos Gwamna Magaji (Jaba/Zango Kataf), Donatus K. Matthew (Kaura), Sadiq Ango Abdullahi (Sabon Gari), Aliyu Mustapha Abdullahi (Ikara/Kubau), Abdulkarim Kero (Kaduna South), and Hussaini Muhammed Jalo (Igabi).
The new members of the Kaduna State House of Assembly include Shehu Abubakar Nulge (Magajin Gari), Stingo Danlami (Kajuru), Ali Kalat (Jema’a), Henry Mahra (Jaba), Kantiok Emmanuel (Zonkwa), and Kambai Samuel (Zango Kataf).
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Governor Sani noted that former Kaduna State governor Mukhtar Ramalan Yero, along with Senators Shehu Sani, Danjuma Laah, and Suleiman Hunkuyi, had earlier joined the APC, describing the influx as proof of the party’s expanding base and inclusiveness.
“To our new members, I extend a warm welcome. In the APC, we make no distinction between old and new; every hand is valued, and every voice matters. Together, we will continue to build a more united and prosperous Kaduna State,” he added.
