The Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has received 136,000 new members who defected to the All Progressives Congress, APC, and pledged support for President Bola Tinubu and the party ahead of the 2027 general elections.
This was contained in a statement issued by the governor’s Director General, Media and Publicity, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Saturday.
Yusuf described the mass defection as an indication of the growing acceptance of the APC in Kano State, adding that it would further strengthen the party ahead of the 2027 elections.
He commended the new members for joining the APC and urged them to remain committed to the development, peace and progress of Kano State and Nigeria.
The governor assured them that his administration would continue to work with all stakeholders to promote unity, stability and sustainable development across the state.
The defectors pledged to mobilise support for Tinubu and Yusuf, and promised to work to ensure the success of the APC in the 2027 elections.
They said their decision to join the APC was based on confidence in the leadership of Tinubu and Yusuf, as well as commitment to the development of Kano State.
Yusuf further called on APC members and supporters to remain united, peaceful and focused as the party prepares for the 2027 elections.