By Rabiu Sanusi
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf on Tuesday received 30 members of opposition parties who decamped to the ruling New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP) after dumping their political platforms.
The decampees include top-ranking members who contested various elective positions in the 2023 general elections in Kano under the platforms Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) and National Rescue Movement (NRM).
A statement by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, said the former opposition members were warmly embraced by NNPP at a special occasion held at Africa House, Government House, Kano.
In their separate declaration, the leaders of the two opposition parties revealed their decision to join the ruling NNPP was informed by Governor Yusuf’s sincere intention to build a viable society.
Malam Shehu Nuhu, one of the leaders, said he was convinced by the government’s laudable projects, especially in the health and education sectors, a major consideration to return to NNPP.
While receiving the decampees, Governor Yusuf commended the decision and conviction to admit the truth amid political gimmicks being spread by opposition parties.
He reminded that the NNPP administration would sustain an unwavering commitment to socio-economic development, especially across all critical sectors of the economy.
“What we are doing is nothing other than implementing our party’s manifesto, Kwankwasiyya ideology and our blueprint. Be rest assured that you will be carried along in the NNPP’s affairs and policies and programmes of the present administration for the overall development of Kano,” assured Governor Abba Kabir.
