The Kano State Commissioner for Women Affairs, Children, and Persons with Special Needs, Hajiya Amina Abdullahi, has defected to the All Progressives Congress, APC.
Amina Abdullahi, widely known as Amina HOD, was a prominent figure within the Kwankwasiyya grassroots movement.
Her defection was confirmed in a statement issued on Sunday, February 1, by the Kano State Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Ibrahim Waiya.
According to the statement, Amina HOD has embraced the “Kano First” ideology as part of efforts to fast-track development in the state and foster peaceful coexistence.
“The commissioner has now aligned with the ‘Kano First’ ideology to ensure the speedy development of our state and promote peaceful coexistence,” the statement said.
“This development has set the pace for another defining and historic moment in the political governance of the state.
“It has also reawakened the political consciousness of the people, who are now choosing between the collective destiny of Kano and the interests of a few individuals,” the statement added.
Waiya further stated that the movement driving the current political realignment in the state is grounded in practical action and popular participation.
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“This movement is not only real but also practical, as the people of Kano have chosen to take their political destiny into their own hands, serving as a vehicle for positive change that will reposition Kano among the comity of states and push it toward its rightful place politically, economically, and socially,” the statement said.
The statement also emphasised that commissioners overseeing key ministries have reaffirmed their loyalty to Governor Abba Yusuf and their commitment to his administration.
“Critics should be reminded that power is not lost when key institutions remain steadily committed to development transformation.
“Equally, control is not lost when the engine rooms of the government are firmly alive and responsive to governance, not allowing room for any political shenanigans.
“The political drama displayed by some mischievous elements to provoke commentary cannot change the reality on the ground, stressing that the Kano State Government will continue to remain focused, working within established governance structures and the rule of law, while strengthening synergy among the three arms of democratic governance.
“This administration will continue to serve the people of Kano with diligence and will not entertain distractions. It will neither be weak nor compelled to compromise the mandate given by the good people of Kano State,” the statement added.
Amina HOD’s defection follows the recent move by Governor Abba Yusuf, who on Monday, January 26, 2026, defected to the APC alongside 22 members of the Kano State House of Assembly, eight National Assembly members, and 44 local government chairmen.