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.”