A prominent leader of the Arewa community in Lagos, Alhaji Abdullahi Dan Fulani, has officially defected from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), bringing along his supporters.

He made this announcement during a meeting with the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, at the National Assembly in Abuja.

As part of his political realignment, Dan Fulani also declared the formation of a new political movement, Arewa Community for Barau Jibrin Maliya, aimed at consolidating northern support for the senator.

“In politics, you don’t wait for opportunities; you create them. Leadership is about direction, not just position,” Dan Fulani stated while explaining his decision to switch parties.

He emphasized that his move to APC was strategic and aligned with the interests of the Arewa community in Lagos.

Major Dr. Hamza Al-Mustapha has officially joined the Social Democratic Party (SDP), marking a new phase in his political journey aimed at national development.

Accompanied by his team, Al-Mustapha arrived at the SDP headquarters in Abuja, where he was warmly received by party leaders and supporters.

He said his move to the party signals his commitment to leadership based on justice, security, and progress.

His defection comes days after former Kaduna governor, Nasir El-Rufa’i moved to the SDP.

El-Rufa’i has said that they would move against the Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration during the 2027 polls.

Hamza Al-Mustapha was the Chief Security Officer to former military ruler General Sani Abacha during his administration from 1993 to 1998.

He was known as one of Abacha’s closest associates during the military regime.

A pro-Tinubu group, Nationwide Tinubu Connect Associates, NTCA, has appointed former Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State as a Star Associate.

The NTCA is a registered group of like-minded Nigerians at home and in the Diaspora,who are committed to the promotion of the laudable efforts and programmes of President Tinubu administration to reposition Nigeria for political and economic growth.

Those who presented the appointment award to Bello included the group’s National Coordinator, Hon. Henry Nwabueze, and Chief Contact and Head of Mobilisation, Dr Haruna Madisca.

NTCA, in a statement, said: “A Kogi State leader, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, better known as The White Lion, has been appointed as distinguished Star Associate of President Tinubu by the NTCA.

This great movement is making Nigeria safe and great again by trying to connect all the 36 States and the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Now, Kogi is connected. In 2027, it will be 4+4 because there is no vacancy in Aso Rock.”