EX-APC KANO SENATOR, KABIRU GAYA, QUITS APC, JOINS ADC

April 8, 2026 • Dons Eze • 1 min read

The All Progressive Congress, APC, in Kano State, has once more lost another big political wig, Senator Kabiru Ibrahim Gaya, to the African Democratic Congress, ADC. Gaya represented Kano South Senatorial District in the last dispensation.

His resignation letter dated April 5, 2026, was addressed to the APC Ward Chairman in Gaya Local Government Area of Kano State, indicating that his decision takes immediate effect.

Gaya said his decision followed a “careful reflection and wide consultation,” noting that leaving the APC aligns with the best interests of his constituents and his personal convictions.

“I extend my sincere gratitude to the party for the platform it provided me and for the cooperation and camaraderie extended over the years,” he stated.

The letter was formally acknowledged by the Gaya Arewa Ward Chairman, Adam A. Adam.

Speaking to journalists on his next political move on Tuesday, Gaya confirmed his defection to the ADC, adding that he maintains a cordial relationship with Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso and Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna.

He noted that they are set to work together towards strengthening and ensuring the success of the ADC in Kano State.

Gaya’s defection to ADC follows earlier defections of the State 2023 gubernatorial candidate of the APC, Nasiru Gawuna who left the party mid last week.

Dons Eze

DONS EZE, PhD, Political Philosopher and Journalist of over four decades standing, worked in several newspaper houses across the country, and rose to the positions of Editor and General Manager. A UNESCO Fellow in Journalism, Dr. Dons Eze, a prolific writer and author of many books, attended several courses on Journalism and Communication in both Nigeria and overseas, including a Postgraduate Course on Journalism at Warsaw, Poland; Strategic Communication and Practical Communication Approach at RIPA International, London, the United Kingdom, among others.