Rufai Hanga Quits NDC

… Leaving Party Without Northern Senator

Senator Rufai Hanga, the only senator from Northern Nigeria elected on the platform of the National Democratic Coalition (NDC), has resigned from the party.

Hanga’s departure marks a significant setback for the NDC, as it leaves the party without representation in the Senate from the northern region, raising fresh questions about its political strength and regional balance ahead of future elections.

Although the reasons for his resignation were not immediately disclosed, political observers say the move could reshape alliances within the opposition and influence political calculations in the North.

Hanga, a prominent politician from Kano State, has been regarded as one of the NDC’s most influential northern figures since the party’s emergence. His exit is expected to trigger speculation over his next political destination, with attention now focused on whether he will join another party or pursue a different political path.

Neither the NDC leadership nor Hanga had issued further details on the resignation at the time of filing this report. Political analysts, however, believe the development could have implications for the party’s legislative influence and its preparations for future political contests.