The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has lost its remaining representation in the Senate following the defection of Senator Rufai Hanga (Kano Central) to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC).
The development was formally announced on Tuesday when the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, read Hanga’s letter during plenary.
In the letter, Hanga blamed his exit on unresolved internal disputes within the NNPP, stating that factional disagreements and conflicting leadership directions had made effective legislative work difficult. He said the situation created an unstable political environment that hindered his responsibilities as a senator.
He added that his decision followed consultations with his constituents and political stakeholders, and that the NDC better aligns with his political priorities and vision for governance.
With the defection, NNPP now holds no seat in the Senate. The current composition is: APC – 89, ADC – 7, PDP – 4, NDC – 3, APGA – 1, NNPP – 0, Accord – 1, and Labour Party – 1.
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