Politics
Kano Lawmaker Rejoins APC After Losing Return Ticket In NDC
Member of the Kano State House of Assembly representing Makoda Constituency, Hon Muhammad Ahmad Tomas, has defected from the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Tomas announced his defection on Monday during a visit to the the Deputy President of the Senate, Barau Jibrin, at his residence in Abuja.
He was accompanied by the Chairmen of Makoda and Dambatta Local Government Areas, Alhaji Isa Currency and Alhaji Jamilu Abubakar Dambatta.
Receiving him, Senator Jibrin described the lawmaker’s move as “timely and commendable,” noting that his foresight to rejoin the APC demonstrated commitment to progress and good governance.
“Today, I had the honour of receiving back Hon. Muhammad Ahmad Tomas to our great party, the All Progressives Congress (APC) from the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). Together, we will continue to work tirelessly for the growth and success of our party, Kano North Senatorial District, Kano State, and Nigeria as a whole,” Jibrin wrote on his official Facebook page.
The Deputy Senate President assured the lawmaker of equal opportunities within the APC, stressing that the party remains the largest political platform in Africa.
The lawmaker’s defection is coming few weeks after losing return ticket in NDC.
He joined the party from APC earlier and was received by one of its leaders, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso.
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