BREAKING NEWS: 2027 Election: APC Suffers Defections as Hundreds of Members Join NDC in Kano

2027 Election: APC Suffers Defections as Hundreds of Members Join NDC in Kano

The political landscape in Kano State witnessed another significant shift on Saturday as hundreds of members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) reportedly defected to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC).

The defectors were officially welcomed into the NDC by the party’s Kano South Senatorial candidate, Dr. Kassim Ibrahim Bataiya, during a gathering held in Takai Local Government Area.

The latest development adds to the growing wave of political realignments taking place in Kano ahead of the 2027 general elections. Observers say the NDC has continued to gain momentum in the state following the emergence of former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, as the party’s vice-presidential candidate.

Since Kwankwaso’s nomination, the state has witnessed a series of defections from the ruling APC to the NDC, with many politicians and supporters citing changing political dynamics and strategic considerations ahead of the polls.

However, the movement has not been one-sided. Reports indicate that some politicians and supporters aligned with Kwankwaso’s political camp have also switched allegiance to the APC, highlighting the intense political competition currently unfolding in Kano State.

With campaign activities gradually gathering pace, analysts believe Kano will remain one of the key battleground states in the 2027 elections, as major political parties continue efforts to strengthen their structures and expand their support base across the state.

The recent defections underscore the fluid nature of Nigeria’s political environment, where alliances and loyalties are increasingly being tested as the race for 2027 gains momentum.