Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin welcomed popular Kannywood singer Ali Isa Jita to the All Progressives Congress (APC) from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP).
The announcement was made in a statement by Ismail Mudashir, the Special Adviser to the Deputy Senate President on Media and Publicity.
Ali Jita’s defection was revealed during a courtesy visit to Jibrin’s residence in Abuja on Thursday.
In his remarks, the Deputy Senate President expressed his enthusiasm for Jita’s move to the APC, calling it a positive development.
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“As a young and talented artist, Ali Jita will bring his wealth of experience and expertise to the party, which will pave the way for the development of the music and the entire Kennywood industry. I welcome you to the largest party. You are welcome on board,” the lawmaker said.
Ali Jita, who serves as the chairman of the Kano Singers Association, Murya Daya, referred to Senator Barau as a father figure.
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“I was dragged to the Kwankwasiyya Movement by its leader, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso. But today, I have dropped my red cap; I am no longer in the red cap movement. I am now a full-fledged member of the APC,” he said.
He assured the APC that he would leverage his skills and talents to support the party’s objectives.
“We will work for its success going forward,” Ali Jita said.
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