Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the support for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has continued to grow following the arrival of Senator Kawu Sumaila, representing Kano South, from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP).
Sumaila, a former member of the House of Representatives, rejoined the APC after leaving the party in May 2022.
On Wednesday, April 23, 2025, unconfirmed reports emerged that Sumaila has tendered his resignation from the NNPP, leaving his supporters and political watchers guessing regarding his next possible destination.
However, in a post on his
Facebook
page later in the day, the
lawmaker confirmed his defection
, stressing that his primary concerns are the welfare of his immediate constituency.
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“Yes, it is true — the rumours regarding my defection are accurate,” he wrote.
All politics operates at a local level, and I have consistently prioritized, and continue to prioritize, the well-being of my direct constituents.
“I remain steadfastly committed to improving the well-being of my community, guaranteeing that their requirements are fulfilled and their prospects are safeguarded,” stated the individual who previously served as a high-level advisor to the past president.
Muhammadu Buhari
on national assembly matters.
APC keeps attracting more defectors.
Sumaila’s departure aligns with the current pattern of opposition figures joining forces with the APC ahead of the upcoming 2027 polls.
Additionally, on Wednesday, the Governor of Delta State did this action.
Sheriff Oborevwori
, his deputy,
Monday Onyeme
, and the recently preceding Governor
Ifeanyi Okowa
alongside commissioners and important PDP stakeholders,
defected to the APC
.
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The announcement of this development was made by the state Commissioner for Information,
Charles Aniagwu
, stated that this decision would allow the state to work together with the federal government in ensuring that all residents receive the advantages of democratic governance.
“We reached the unavoidable decision that leaving the PDP is extremely essential for us to effectively work alongside our relatives and create a state that every person from Delta would take pride in,” Aniagwu stated.
