In a significant political shift, Mustapha Bala Dawaki, who previously served as Chief of Staff to the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has officially switched allegiance to the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC). This move comes just a week after Dawaki failed to secure the APC ticket for the 2027 elections due to a consensus arrangement.
Dawaki, a former House of Representatives member representing Kano State, made the defection official at the residence of Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, a prominent leader within the NDC and the Kwankwasiyya Movement. The confirmation came from Saifullahi Hassan, Kwankwaso’s media assistant, who announced the development on his Facebook page.
Hassan stated that the leader warmly welcomed Dawaki into the NDC Kwankwasiyya fold. The timing of this defection coincides with the NDC’s ongoing efforts to finalize its candidate selections for various elective positions in Kano State. However, it remains unclear whether Dawaki will automatically be granted a ticket to contest under the NDC banner.
This development underscores the fluid political landscape in Kano, as parties jostle for strategic positions ahead of the 2027 general elections.