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Kano State Women Affairs Commissioner switches political parties

Feb 2, 2026- Feb 23, 20266 sources

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Story Timeline

Jan 29, 2026Political rift in Kano as governor's potential defection to APC causes internal conflict4 sources

Jan 29, 2026Kano state governor meets with President Tinubu and plans to switch political parties16 sources

Feb 2, 2026Kano State Women Affairs Commissioner switches political parties6 sources

Summary

The Women Affairs Commissioner for Kano State in Nigeria has left the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) and joined the All Progressives Congress (APC). Some political figures have described the move as a 'total betrayal' of her former party.

Source Headlines

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