Nigeria, July 18 -- Speculation is mounting that Kano Central District senator, Rufa'i Hanga, a member of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), is set to defect to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) following a meeting with Governor Abba Yusuf.

Speaking after the meeting, Mr Hanga cast doubt on his party's national prospects, stating that the NDC presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and his running mate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, cannot win the 2027 presidential election.

Before meeting with the governor, Mr Hanga had met with the National Chairman of the APC, Nentawe Yilwatda.

The successive meetings have led political observers to conclude that the lawmaker is planning to ditch his longtime ally, Mr Kwankwaso.

They reportedly fell out...