Abdulraham Mai-Kadama, the Senior Special Assistant on Entrepreneurship to Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf, has resigned from his position and left the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP).
He announced his defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC) after meeting with Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin in Abuja on Wednesday.
Mai-Kadama, previously a leader within the G-6 group in Kano State, joined the APC with the intention of promoting good governance and accelerating the development of both Kano State and Nigeria.
In a Facebook post, the Deputy Senate President welcomed Mai-Kadama’s decision, stating that his move to the APC reflects a commitment to delivering more democratic dividends to the people.
Jibrin wrote, “Another plus for the All Progressives Congress (APC) as a top shot of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Kwankwasiyya movement, Abdulrahman Mai Kadama Kwankwasiyya joined the party.
“Today, Mai Kadama Kwankwasiyya was in my residence in Abuja, where he dumped the red cap and joined the largest political party in Africa, APC.“With the change of party, he announced that he is now Mai Kadama Maliya. The grassroots politician also announced his resignation as the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor of Kano State on Entrepreneurship II.
“The brand new Mai Kadama Maliya called on his young political comrades to join our great movement to deliver more dividends of democracy to our people.“As I said previously, our party, APC, is the only party genuinely committed to enhancing the standard of living of our people. Let’s do it together; the train can accommodate all.”