Dangwani defects to the APC, Kwankwaso’s former close associate.

May 5, 2025

Dangwani defects to the APC, Kwankwaso’s former close associate.

A former close associate of Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso and influential figure in Kano politics, Yunusa Adamu Dangwani, has officially defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC), declaring his readiness to work for the party’s success in the 2027 general elections.

Dangwani made this known during a defection ceremony in Kano, which also saw dozens of former members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) join the APC. The event was led by the Kano State APC Chairman, Abdullahi Abbas, and attended by several party stakeholders.

While speaking at the event, Dangwani applauds the APC’s leadership and organizational structure, both at the state and national levels, saying his decision was motivated by a desire to align with a party capable of fulfilling its promises to Nigerians.

Dangwani’s move comes amid growing political realignments in Kano, a key battleground state in Nigerian politics. His defection is seen as a major gain for the party, given his former ties with Kwankwaso, the leader of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP).

Welcoming the new members, Abdullahi Abbas said the defection was a boost to the party’s grassroots mobilization efforts and assured the newcomers of equal opportunities within the party.