The All Progressives Congress (APC) has strengthened its foothold in Kano State following the defection of eight members of the House of Representatives from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), in what analysts describe as a major political shift ahead of future elections.

The defection was formally announced during plenary presided over by the Speaker, Tajudeen Abbas, with the lawmakers attributing their move to the lingering internal crisis within the NNPP.

The development was witnessed by key political figures, including Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin, and former governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, underscoring its significance within the state’s political hierarchy.

For the APC, the influx of federal lawmakers represents a strategic gain, boosting its numerical strength in the National Assembly and reinforcing its growing influence in Kano—one of Nigeria’s most politically consequential states.

Conversely, the defections mark a setback for the NNPP, which has struggled with internal divisions despite its earlier momentum in the state. The party’s ongoing crisis has continued to trigger exits, raising concerns about its cohesion and future electoral competitiveness.

Political observers note that the move could reshape alignments in Kano, with the APC likely to leverage the development to consolidate grassroots support and expand its political machinery ahead of upcoming electoral contests.

As reactions trail the development, the defections highlight a broader trend of fluid party loyalties in Nigeria’s political landscape—where internal party stability increasingly determines survival and influence.