The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kaduna State has gained twelve opposition lawmakers and several other politicians who defected to the ruling party on Saturday.

Governor Uba Sani received the defectors at a rally held at the Murtala Mohammed Square, describing the move as a major endorsement of President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.

“This is more than a political shift; it’s a reaffirmation of our shared vision for a stronger, united Nigeria,” Sani said.

Those who crossed to the APC include House of Representatives members Amos Magaji (Jaba/Zango Kataf), Donatus Matthew (Kaura), Sadiq Ango-Abdullahi (Sabon Gari), Aliyu Abdullahi (Ikara/Kubau), Abdulkarim Kero (Kaduna South), and Hussaini Jalo (Igabi).

Others are members of the Kaduna State House of Assembly: Shehu Nulge (Magajin Gari), Stingo Danlami (Kajuru), Ali Kalat (Jema’a), Henry Mahra (Jaba), Kantiok Emmanuel (Zonkwa), and Kambai Samuel (Zango Kataf).

Governor Sani assured the defectors of equal participation within the party. “In the APC, every member counts. Together, we will continue advancing the interests of our people,” he said.

The rally was attended by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas; APC National Chairman, Nentawe Yilwatda; Minister of Environment, Balarabe Abbas; and other senior officials.

Sani recalled that former Governor Ramalan Yero and former Senators Shehu Sani, Danjuma Laah, and Suleiman Hunkuyi had recently joined the APC, describing the trend as proof of the party’s expanding influence in Kaduna.

“Together, we will build a peaceful, inclusive, and progressive Kaduna State,” he added.