The Senator representing Kano South Senatorial District under the platform of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Senator Kawu Sumaila, has defected from the party to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, read the lawmaker’s defection letter during plenary on Wednesday.
In his letter, Sumaila said his decision to leave the NNPP is anchored on compelling and undeniable developments within the party, which have rendered the party severely divided and dysfunctional.
“My decision to bid goodbye to the NNPP is anchored on compelling and undeniable developments within the party, which have rendered the party severely divided and dysfunctional.
“Over the past months, I have observed a growing number of litigations that have practically torn the party apart and left its structure fractured.
“All of which clearly centred on issues of party disunity, functional leadership, and the legitimacy of its operations.
“These legal battles have not only eroded internal cohesion but have created parallel and conflicting authorities within the party.”
The lawmaker added that a further manifestation of the division was the existence of multiple factions, each with its own distinct party logo.
“Therefore, in the spirit of democratic accountability and in line with my constitutional right, I have moved to APC, a national platform, an international platform, which I believe will better support my legislative responsibilities and aspirations of the good people of my senatorial district,” he said.
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