Senator Rufai Hanga, who serves as Deputy Minority Whip in Nigeria’s Senate and represents Kano Central Senatorial District, has resigned from the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC). Multiple reports say he communicates the decision in a letter dated 3 August 2026 addressed to the ward chairman of the NDC in his ward. The senator states that his resignation takes effect on that date and describes it as the result of “careful reflection and personal deliberation.” He says he withdraws his NDC membership to pursue other personal commitments and career paths. The reports also note that he expresses appreciation to the ward executive committee and members for the opportunities, support, and fellowship he received while in the party. In the letter, he requests that his name be formally removed from the party register at the ward level and indicates that his official NDC membership card is attached. He ends by wishing the party and its members well for the future. The NDC’s immediate response was not included in the reports summarized here.
Senator Rufai Hanga resigns from Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC)
Senator Rufai Hanga, who serves as Deputy Minority Whip in Nigeria’s Senate and represents Kano Central Senatorial District, has resigned from the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC). Multiple reports...
- Senator Rufai Hanga resigns from the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC).
- He is Deputy Minority Whip in the Senate and represents Kano Central Senatorial District.
- His resignation letter is dated 3 August 2026 and takes effect the same day.
- He cites personal reflection and plans to pursue other personal commitments and career paths.
- He requests removal of his name from the ward-level party register and says his membership card is attached.
Senator Rufai Hanga, the Deputy Minority Whip of the Senate, representing Kano Central Senatorial District, has resigned his membership from the Nigerian Democratic Congress NDC. Hanga announced his resignation in a letter dated August 3, 2026, addressed to the Ward Chairman of the NDC in his ward. In the letter, the senator said his decision followed careful reflection and personal deliberation, adding that he had decided to withdraw his membership of the party to pursue other personal interests. He expressed appreciation to the ward executive committee and members of the party for the opportunities, support and fellowship he enjoyed during his time with the NDC. The letter reads in full “I am writing to formally notify you of my resignation from the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, effective from today, 3rd August 2026.” “After careful reflection and personal deliberation, I have decided to withdraw my membership from the party to pursue other personal commitments and career paths. “I want to express my sincere gratitude to you, the Ward Executive Committee, and the entire membership or Dakata ward for the opportunities, support, and fellowship enjoyed during my time with the party. I cherish the relationships built and the experiences shared during our political activities together. “Please find attached my official NDC membership card i request that my name be formally removed from the party register at the ward level. “I wish the party and its members all the best in their future endeavours.”
5 hours agoSenator Rufai Hanga, the Deputy Minority Whip of the Senate, representing Kano Central Senatorial District, has resigned his membership from the Nigerian Democratic Congress NDC. Hanga announced his resignation in a letter dated August 3, 2026, addressed to the Ward Chairman of the NDC in his ward. In the letter, the senator said his decision followed […] BREAKING: Senator Rufai Hanga resigns from NDC
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