Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf meets with Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) Senator Rufai Hanga in Abuja as defection talks involving prominent Kano politicians reportedly intensify ahead of the 2027 general elections, according to multiple outlets. Yusuf receives Hanga in a closed-door meeting at Yusuf’s Abuja office. The reports link the meeting to speculation that Hanga may leave the NDC for the All Progressives Congress (APC) after internal political setbacks. Sources state that Hanga reportedly lost out on the Kano Central senatorial ticket and was also not selected for the deputy governorship slot, while he was not considered for major positions by Rabiu Kwankwaso. One outlet also notes that Yusuf had earlier in the week received the APC National Chairman, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, and an APC delegation from Kano State. The outlets say details of what was discussed during the meeting between Yusuf and Hanga are not confirmed as of the time of reporting, and no official statements about any party switch are provided.