A long-time ally of Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) vice-presidential candidate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, Kabiru Adamu Abdullahi, has defected from the party to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Abdullahi, who had been part of the Kwankwasiyya political movement for nearly 30 years, 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.
He said he left the party because of what he described as years of unfulfilled promises. He also announced his decision to support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid on the APC platform.
“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.
The politician said his long association with Kwankwaso had not brought him the political recognition and benefits he expected.
In his resignation letter, Abdullahi thanked the NDC for giving him the opportunity to serve but said his withdrawal from the party would take immediate effect.
He then declared his support for the APC and Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general election.
According to Daily Trust, Abdullahi’s defection came months after he publicly defended Kwankwaso during a political controversy in Kano State.
Earlier in the year, he reportedly swore on the Qur’an while insisting that Kwankwaso did not direct Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf to defect to the APC.
