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Domestic political defection

Abdulmajid Mai Rigar Fata defects

Analysis based on 10 articles · First reported May 22, 2026 · Last updated May 22, 2026

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The defection of Abdulmajid Mai Rigar Fata from the Nigeria — All Progressives Congress>>> to the Nigeria — African Democratic Congress>>>, coupled with a Nigeria — Federal High Court of Nigeria>>> ruling easing defection restrictions, signals potential political instability and realignments ahead of the 2027 elections. This could lead to shifts in political power and influence, particularly in Nigeria — Kano State, affecting investor confidence in the stability of the political landscape.

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Abdulmajid Mai Rigar Fata, a lawmaker representing Gwale Constituency in the Nigeria — Lagos State House of Assembly>>>, defected from the Nigeria — All Progressives Congress>>> (APC) to the Nigeria — African Democratic Congress>>> (NDC). This move followed his inability to secure the APC ticket for re-election. He was formally received by Nigeria — African Democratic Congress>>> leader Rabiu Kwankwaso at his Abuja residence. This defection is part of broader political realignments in Nigeria — Kano State ahead of the 2027 general elections. The development occurred hours after a Nigeria — Federal High Court of Nigeria>>> ruling nullified aspects of the Nigeria — Independent National Electoral Commission>>>'s electoral timetable, which is believed to ease restrictions on politicians seeking alternative platforms. The Nigeria — African Democratic Congress>>> spokesman, Bolaji Abdullahi, predicted a mass exodus from the Nigeria — All Progressives Congress>>> as a result of this ruling. Other political figures, including Kabiru Sani Auwal Obi, also joined the Nigeria — African Democratic Congress>>> alongside Abdulmajid Mai Rigar Fata.

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Abdulmajid Mai Rigar Fata defected from the Nigeria — All Progressives Congress>>> to the Nigeria — African Democratic Congress>>> after failing to secure a return ticket for the Nigeria — Lagos State House of Assembly, impacting his political career and the strength of the parties involved.
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Rabiu Kwankwaso, leader of the Nigeria — African Democratic Congress>>>, formally received Abdulmajid Mai Rigar Fata and other defectors, boosting his party's influence and strength in Nigeria — Kano State.
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Kabiru Sani Auwal Obi, a former Vice Chairman of Gwale Local Government, joined the Nigeria — African Democratic Congress>>> alongside Abdulmajid Mai Rigar Fata, contributing to the party's local strength.
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Abdulmajid Mai Rigar Fata was initially elected under the Nigeria — New Nigeria People s Party>>> in 2023 before his subsequent defections.
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Bolaji Abdullahi, spokesman for the Nigeria — African Democratic Congress>>>, commented on the court ruling, predicting a wave of defections from the Nigeria — All Progressives Congress>>>.
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