Kano, Nigeria — Senate Deputy President Barau Jibrin has called on newly defected members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to rally behind President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and help consolidate the party’s recent political gains across Kano State and the wider region.
Speaking at a high-profile reception for the defectors, Barau described the political movement they left behind as “kwan-kwa-tsiya” — a Hausa phrase meaning “generating poverty.” He urged the new APC members to align with the administration’s development agenda and work towards improving the lives of ordinary Nigerians.
“We must unite to build a stronger APC and support President Tinubu’s vision for economic growth and national progress,” Barau said. “The era of politics that brings hardship to the people must be left behind. Our goal is to deliver prosperity and good governance.”
The reception, held in Kano, was attended by a large gathering of APC stakeholders, local leaders, and party supporters. Senior APC figures welcomed the defectors, who formally pledged loyalty to the ruling party and its leadership.
The wave of defections is seen as a significant boost for the APC in Kano — a key battleground state — as the party seeks to strengthen its base ahead of future electoral contests.
Party leaders at the event hailed the new members’ decision to join what they described as a “movement of progress,” calling it a clear rejection of divisive politics and policies that have failed to deliver for the people.
“We welcome our brothers and sisters into the APC family,” said one local party leader. “Together, we will work to bring positive change to our communities.”
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The defectors, speaking at the reception, expressed confidence in President Tinubu’s leadership and the APC’s ability to deliver on its promises. “We have joined a party of progress and accountability,” one former opposition member said. “We believe this is the best path forward for the people of Kano.”
The event marks the latest in a series of political realignments across the country, as parties position themselves ahead of the next political cycle.
