The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State has dismissed claims that its members in Kumbotso Local Government Area have defected to the National Democratic Congress (NDC), insisting the party remains united and retains a strong grassroots structure in the area as political activities ahead of the 2027 general elections gather momentum.
Auwalu Soja, the APC State publicity secretary, said in a statement issued on Wednesday that reports of mass defections were false and intended to divert public attention from what he described as internal challenges within the Kwankwasiyya movement.
He maintained that the APC still enjoys the support of key political stakeholders and loyal members across Kumbotso, adding that the party has no record of the individuals allegedly said to have abandoned its fold.
According to Soja, the identities of the purported defectors remain unknown to the party, making the claims unverifiable and lacking in credibility.
“The APC remains intact in Kumbotso. Our members are united, committed and fully aligned with the leadership of the party in Kano State. Those being paraded as defectors are unknown to our structures,” he said.
