Kano: Fmr Councillors Dump APC, Join NNPP

By Ayodele Oni

For dumping their former political party, to join the New Nigeria People’s Party, (NNPP), former Councillors in Kano State are to receive their unpaid entitlements soonest.

The State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, who said that he was thrilled by their decision to dump the All Progressives Party, (APC), reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to settling the outstanding entitlements of former councillors, some of which date back to 2014.

This assurance was contained in a statement issued by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature.

The announcement followed an event where former councillors from the APC formally joined the NNPP through the Maslaha Forum for Kano State Councillors, Supervisors, and Advisors.

Governor Yusuf commended the councillors for their decision to change allegiances, attributing their move to dissatisfaction with the previous administration’s neglect in paying their entitlements.

“Their decision is justified, and I assure them that their entitlements will soon be paid.”

He disclosed that a committee has been set up to oversee the payment process, which will follow a method similar to that used for pensioners.

Additionally, he directed the newly appointed chairpersons of 44 local governments in the state to identify all former councillors who have yet to receive their benefits.

Expressing his gratitude for the councillors’ support, Yusuf emphasized that the NNPP prioritizes the welfare of the people, contrasting this approach with the previous government, which he described as indifferent to the councillors’ struggles.

Sunusi Madobi, chairman of the Maslaha Forum, explained that many former councillors who served between 2015 and 2023 decided to join the NNPP due to Governor Yusuf’s dedication to their welfare.

According to Madobi, these former councillors had repeatedly requested their benefits but were disregarded by the previous administration.