Katsina ADC figures defect to APC, APM

Two prominent political figures in Katsina State, former Secretary to the State Government Mustapha Inuwa and former Director-General of the Department of State Services Lawal Musa Daura, have resigned from the African Democratic Congress, citing internal party crises and a desire to pursue their political goals elsewhere. The departures, announced separately on Sunday, August 9, 2026, mark a significant blow to the opposition party's structure in the state ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Inuwa, a veteran politician, announced his return to the ruling All Progressives Congress at a meeting with supporters in Katsina. He directed his followers to formally resign from the ADC, stating the withdrawal took effect on August 9. Inuwa, who was a founding figure of the APC in Katsina before leaving after the 2022 governorship primary, said returning to the ruling party was the preferred option after weeks of consultations. He disclosed that he held discussions with Governor Dikko Radda before the announcement, and the governor assured him efforts would be made to promote unity within the party.

Inuwa's departure followed months of disputes within the ADC over its leadership and...