Bashir Maisango, Welfare Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State, has resigned from the party and is set to join the African Democratic Congress (ADC). He formally stepped down in a letter, citing internal party dynamics following the resignation of former Deputy Governor Aminu Gawuna. Maisango, who previously served as Assistant Secretary of the APC in Kano, is known for his strong grassroots influence and mobilisation network across the state. His exit marks another high-profile defection from the APC in Kano since Gawuna's departure in October 2023.
Maisango confirmed his move to ADC, stating that his decision was "irreversible" and rooted in a desire for "genuine democratic renewal." He praised the leadership of ADC's presidential candidate in 2023, Obiageli Ezekwesili, calling her vision "a breath of fresh air." No official date has been given for his formal induction into the party. The APC has not issued a statement on Maisango's resignation.
A party that loses its grassroots mobilisers is losing more than members—it's losing reach. Bashir Maisango didn't just hold a title; he moved people in Kano, and his exit to ADC suggests the party's internal fractures are pushing influential figures to alternatives. With APC already reeling from Gawuna's resignation, another key player walking weakens its hold in a critical northern base. This isn't just a defection—it's a quiet erosion of political machinery.
