Kano, Kano state - Senator Rufai Hanga has officially resigned from the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) as he prepares to join the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 elections. Senator Rufai Hanga resigns from the NDC ahead of his planned defection to the APC before the 2027 election. Photo credit: Sen Rufa'i Hanga Media OfficeSource: Facebook2027 election: Hanga dumps NDCHanga represents the Kano Central Senatorial District in the Nigerian Senate. APC gains ahead of 2027 electionHanga's planned defection represents a boost for the APC as the ruling party works to consolidate its legislative strength ahead of the next electoral cycle. In late May, Hanga lost the NDC senatorial ticket for the Kano Central district to former Deputy Governor Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna.