A member representing Takai/ Sumaila Federal Constituency of Kano State in the House of Representatives, Shamsuddeen Dambazau, has dumped the All Progressives Congress (APC) for New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP).

Dambazau, in a statement on Monday in Abuja, said he dumped the APC for NNPP under the leadership of Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso over what he described as “the unfortunate development within the APC in the state necessitated his action”.

The federal lawmaker emphasised that sincere sacrifices had to be made in order to solve  “deep-rooted national problems” hence the need to move on.

He said: “Today, I, Hon. Shamsudeen Dambazau has formally decamped to the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) under the leadership of Dr Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso, a man of integrity and respect.

“This came after due consultations with my team and supporters.

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“The recent and unfortunate, developments within the party make it almost impossible to continue participating and making productive contributions to the advantage of the party and the people of my constituency.

“Our national problems are deep-rooted and require that we all make sincere sacrifices towards rescuing our constituencies, states and country at large.”

Dambazau further noted that his commitment to rescuing his constituency and Kano State remain his utmost priority.

“I wish to extend my appreciation personally for the opportunity to serve within the APC, but it is time I move on to where our interests align,” the lawmaker stated.

The Star