Top Kwankwasiyya members, Gov Yusuf’s relative defect to APC
By Uzair Adam
The Deputy Senate President, Barau I. Jibrin, has received prominent members of the Kwankwasiyya Ulama Forum and other political groups into the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Jibrin, in a post on his verified social media handle on Saturday, announced that Malam Yahaya Abdulkadir Aliyu, Secretary of the Kwankwasiyya Ulama Forum, alongside 23 executive members, had officially joined the APC.
Similarly, Mahbub Nuhu Wali, a relative of Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, also defected to the ruling party.
During their Friday visit to Jibrin at the National Assembly, the new APC members removed their symbolic red caps associated with the Kwankwasiyya Movement.
From his office, they accompanied him to the A-Class Event Centre, where they joined a coalition of Atiku Abubakar’s 2023 election support groups from across the 19 Northern states.
Following the event, APC National Chairman, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, formally welcomed the defectors into the party.
Among those who joined were Mahmoud Salisu Gwale and Farouk Ahmed Gwale, two chieftains of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) from the Gwale Local Government Area of Kano State.
While welcoming the new members, Jibrin reiterated his commitment to serving the people of Kano North Senatorial District and beyond, regardless of political affiliations.
“As Deputy Senate President, I want to emphasise that I’m a senator for all. Regardless of your political affiliation—whether PDP, LP, Kwankwasiyya, or APGA—I am here for you.
“My doors are open to all. If you wish to join our party, the APC, the people’s party, you are welcome. The more, the merrier!” he stated.