Ex-Kano commissioner Abbas Sani dumps NNPP, embraces APC

Abbas Sani Abbas, the immediate past Commissioner for Rural and Community Development in Kano State, has officially left the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) to join the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Abbas, who was among six commissioners disengaged by Governor Abba Yusuf last month, announced his defection during a meeting with prominent APC leaders in Kano. The meeting included the Deputy President of the Senate, Barau Jibrin.

In a Facebook post on Wednesday, Mr. Jibrin shared the news of Mr. Abbas’ defection, stating: “I welcomed Hon. Abbas Sani Abbas to our great party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), a moment ago.

“He served as the Commissioner for Rural and Community Development in Kano State until last month. During a visit to us in Kano, he announced his exit from the NNPP to the APC.”

The Deputy Senate President hailed Mr. Abbas for his dedication to grassroots mobilization and expressed optimism about his contributions to the APC.

“Joined by the Chairman of our party in Kano State, Prince Abdullahi Abbas (Ɗan Sarki, Jikan Sarki), and other party leaders, we proudly embraced Hon. Abbas, a dedicated grassroots mobiliser to our party.

We assured him of our support as we work together to build a better future for the people of Kano State and, indeed, all Nigerians,” Jibrin said.