Deputy Senate Minority Whip Rufai Hanga has resigned from the NDC party, with his resignation taking immediate effect as stated in a letter addressed to the NDC ward chairman in Najeria ward, Kano State.

The Kano NDC chairman has appealed to Senator Rufai Hanga and Kabiru Gaya to remain in the party amidst speculations of their defection to the APC ahead of the 2027 elections.

Kano NDC Senator Rufai Hanga met with APC Chairman and Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin, sparking speculation about a potential defection ahead of the 2027 elections.