Ex-Kano Governor Shekarau Defends Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, Says Leaving NNPP Won’t Constitute Betrayal Amid Party Divisions Former Kano State Governor Ibrahim Shekarau has defended Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf amid speculation that he may defect from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking to DCL Hausa, Shekarau stated that political alignments are personal choices shaped by circumstances and consultations, not acts of disloyalty. Shekarau referenced historical precedent, noting that Senator Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso previously left the PDP for APC while holding office without relinquishing his mandate, suggesting Yusuf’s potential move would follow a similar path. He also highlighted past disagreements within the NNPP over power-sharing arrangements, which led him and his supporters to exit the party. Shekarau emphasized that defection, when done in consultation with supporters, should not be framed as betrayal, and insisted that Governor Yusuf should be allowed to make his decision freely without being demonized. #ShekarauStatement #AbbaKabirYusuf #NNPPPolitics #KanoPolitics #KwankwasiyyaMovement #APCDefection #PoliticalRealignment #NigeriaPolitics #GovernorYusuf #NNPPControversy

Another Big Exit! PDP’s 2023 Kaduna Deputy Governorship Candidate John Ayuba Dumps Party for ADC In yet another major political shakeup, Mr. John Ayuba, the 2023 PDP deputy governorship candidate in Kaduna State, has officially resigned from the PDP and joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC). In his resignation letter, Ayuba cited anti-party activities, poor leadership, and a lack of accountability at the national level as key reasons for his departure. "Remaining in the PDP is no longer an option," he said, noting that the decision followed broad consultations with his supporters and allies. Ayuba’s defection marks another high-profile loss for the PDP and strengthens ADC's growing influence ahead of the 2027 general elections. #JohnAyuba #PDPDefection #JoinsADC #KadunaPolitics #2027Elections #PoliticalRealignment

Bindow Dumps PDP, Joins ADC in Adamawa Ahead of 2027 Elections Former Adamawa State Governor and ex-senator Mohammed Umaru Bindow Jibrilla has officially defected from the PDP and registered as a member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Mubi North LGA. The move signals Bindow’s full transition into the rising ADC coalition, as the party gathers momentum ahead of the 2027 general elections. With high-profile figures like Atiku Abubakar and Senator Aisha Binani also aligning with ADC, the political landscape in Adamawa is shifting rapidly. #BindowJoinsADC #AdamawaPolitics #PoliticalRealignment #2027Elections #PDPToADC