Hanga Consults Kano Central Leaders Over Likely Switch
By Ahmad Tijjani Abdul
KANO — Senator Rufai Sani Hanga, the lawmaker representing Kano Central Senatorial District, on Sunday intensified consultations with political stakeholders in his constituency amid growing speculation over a possible switch to another political party.
Sen. Hanga convened a meeting with his constituency coordinators drawn from the 15 local government areas that make up Kano Central, where he discussed the state of his political movement and sought their views on his next political step.
In a statement posted on Hanga’s official social media page, the meeting focused on “key political issues” and the current realities within his political camp.
It was also reported that the embattled senator who appeared to have parted ways with Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso’s NDC, also briefed the coordinators on recent political developments affecting his political structure.
The statement said Hanga specifically requested the opinion of the grassroots leaders on his political future, “particularly regarding the possibility of moving to another political party,” as part of wider consultations before reaching a final decision.
“The meeting forms part of the senator’s continuous engagement with critical stakeholders in his political family ahead of any major decision concerning his political future,” the statement added.
Although Hanga did not disclose the political party he may be considering, his consultations come at a time of heightened political realignments across Kano State and the country, with several prominent politicians reviewing their alliances ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The senator elected to the Red Chamber on the platform of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), has in recent months jumped to ADC momentarily before crossing over with NDC remained a key figure in discussions surrounding the evolving political landscape in Kano.
His latest engagement with constituency leaders came in the heels of similar meetings with Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, the national Chairman of the APC, Yilwatda
signals an effort to build consensus within his political base before making any far-reaching decision on his future.