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Defections: Lone Kano NDC senator, former governor join APC
Summary by The Lagos Editorial Desk Abubakar Ahmadu Maishanu , as published by Premium Times
· September 6, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points This letter was dated 3 August and addressed to the chairman of the Dakata Ward. The resignation was announced in a letter to a party official.
A senator's party affiliation has changed. This individual, who was the sole representative of the NDC in the senate from Kano, is now a member of the APC. The decision to switch parties was made after resigning from the NDC.
The resignation was announced in a letter to a party official. This letter was dated 3 August and addressed to the chairman of the Dakata Ward. Further details about this development are available from the source.
A former governor has also joined the APC, along with the senator. More information can be found through the original source, Premium Times Nigeria.
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Category: News Published: September 6, 2026 Source: Premium Times Reading time: 1 min
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