In a fresh wave of political realignments sweeping across Kebbi State and Nigeria at large, cracks within the All Progressives Congress (APC) have deepened as Hon. Nasiru Muhammad Dan Umma, a prominent grassroots politician and close aide to the Kebbi State Governor, has officially resigned from the party.
Dan Umma, who until now served as the Ward Chairman of the APC in Kokani South Ward, Argungu Local Government Area, tendered his defection letter dated 7th July 2025, announcing his decision to leave the APC for the African Democratic Congress (ADC). He is popularly known as Katukan Kabi—a title that commands respect in Kebbi's political landscape.
In the letter, Dan Umma stated:
> “I, Hon. Nasiru Muhammad Dan Umma, formerly of the All Progressives Congress (APC), hereby wish to inform you that as of today, 7th July 2025, I have officially left the All Progressives Congress and joined a new political journey with the African Democratic Congress (ADC). I pray that Allah (S.W.A) makes this decision a beneficial one for all of us.”
This development has sent shockwaves through the APC hierarchy in Kebbi, with insiders confirming that no fewer than six commissioners and four senior advisers are on the verge of announcing their resignations from the party in the coming days.
Party stakeholders and political observers say the mass exodus signals a brewing crisis within the APC, not just in Kebbi, but across Nigeria. Sources reveal growing dissatisfaction with the leadership style of the party at both state and national levels, accusing them of marginalization, broken promises, and a loss of ideological direction.
Political analysts argue that Dan Umma’s departure could mark the beginning of a major political shift in Kebbi, especially given his grassroots influence and longstanding loyalty to the ruling party. His move to ADC—seen by many as a bold statement—may pave the way for more defections and realignments ahead of the 2027 general elections.
As the APC grapples with this internal collapse, opposition parties like the ADC are positioning themselves as credible alternatives, capitalizing on the ruling party’s growing unpopularity.
The coming weeks promise more political drama as Kebbi State braces for what many are now calling the beginning of the end for the APC.
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