Twenty-two Kano assembly members dump NNPP

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At least 22 members of the Kano State House of Assembly have defected from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) in solidarity with Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf.

According to a report from Daily Trust, these assembly members took this step to show their support for Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf. The defection highlights internal divisions within the NNPP in the state. The assembly has 40 members, so this move could influence proceedings. No further reasons or outcomes were detailed in the report. The defection occurred on January 24, 2024.

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