Sumaila earlier defected from the APC in the build-up to the 2023 elections as a result of a protracted leadership crisis in the party.
Sen. Suleiman Abdurrahman Kawu Sumaila, representing Kano south senatorial district, has officially announced his defection from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
The announcement was made on April 23, 2025, through a statement on his verified Facebook page.
In his statement, Sen. Sumaila emphasised that his decision was driven by a commitment to the welfare of his constituents. He stated, “Yes, it is true. The reports regarding my defection are accurate. All politics is local, and my primary concern has always been, and remains, the welfare of my immediate constituency.
“I am resolutely determined to advance the lives of my people, ensuring their needs are met and their future is secured,” he added.
The senator’s move follows his suspension from the NNPP by the Hashimu Dungurawa-led faction in Kano, alongside three other lawmakers, over alleged anti-party activities.
Sen. Sumaila had previously dismissed the suspension as baseless, asserting his allegiance to the legitimate faction of the NNPP.
Parliament Reports recalls that Sumaila earlier defected from the APC in the build-up to the 2023 elections as a result of a protracted leadership crisis in the party.
Sen. Sumaila’s defection adds to the growing list of political realignments ahead of the 2027 general elections, reflecting shifting dynamics within Nigeria’s political landscape.
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Prior to Sen. Sumaila’s defection, the APC had already strengthened its position in the senate through several key defections. Notably, Sen. Ned Nwoko of Delta north earlier defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the APC.
These defections now increases the ruling party’s seats in the senate to 65.
Senator Sumaila’s move, therefore, is not an isolated event but part of a larger pattern of political repositioning that is shaping the current and future trajectory of Nigeria’s legislative branch.
