Hon. Muhammad Ahmad Tomas, a member of the Kano State House of Assembly representing Makoda Constituency, has officially returned to the All Progressives Congress (APC) after departing from the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC). The announcement was made on Monday during a meeting with the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, at his residence in Abuja.
Tomas was accompanied by the chairmen of Makoda and Dambatta local government areas, Alhaji Isa Currency and Alhaji Jamilu Abubakar Dambatta. Senator Barau welcomed the lawmaker back to the APC, describing the move as a positive step that strengthens governance and political stability. “This is a timely and commendable decision. It shows commitment to development and good governance,” Barau stated.
The Deputy Senate President assured Tomas of equitable treatment within the party, emphasizing that the APC remains open to returning members and is dedicated to providing equal opportunities for all. He expressed confidence that Tomas’s return will enhance the party’s influence in Kano North and across the entire state.
In a Facebook post, Barau noted his optimism that this development would further solidify the APC’s presence in the region. Tomas’s defection comes after he lost the NDC ticket for a second term in the state assembly, a decision reportedly reached through consensus within the party. The lawmaker had initially left the APC for the NDC, where he was welcomed by party leaders including Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, before choosing to rejoin the ruling party.