Two NNPP Lawmakers Defect to APC Amid Party Turmoil

In a significant political development, two lawmakers from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) have announced their defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC), citing internal crises within their former party as the primary reason for their departure.

The first defection came from Yusuf Galambi, the representative for Gwaram Federal Constituency in Jigawa State. Galambi’s decision was formally communicated to the House of Representatives, where he attributed his move to directives from his constituents who expressed dissatisfaction with the NNPP’s leadership crisis, litigations, and factional disputes that threaten the political future of its members.

Shortly after, two members of the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Mohammed Garba Isimbabi (Toto/Gadabuke Constituency) and Musa Abubakar Ibrahim (Doma South Constituency), also left the NNPP for the APC. Both lawmakers cited divisions within the NNPP, including the existence of two party logos and multiple court cases, as the primary reasons for their defection.

These defections are part of a broader trend affecting the NNPP, particularly in Kano State, where the party has faced a wave of resignations. Prominent members, including grassroots mobilizers of the Kwankwasiyya Movement, have joined the APC, expressing disillusionment with the NNPP’s leadership and direction.

The APC has welcomed these new members, with Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin stating that the influx of former NNPP members signifies a growing confidence in the APC’s leadership and vision for Nigeria.

As the 2027 general elections approach, these defections could significantly alter the political landscape, potentially strengthening the APC’s position while raising questions about the NNPP’s future viability.