Nigeria, April 22 -- Four members of the House of Representatives from Kano State have defected from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), citing persistent internal crises and unresolved differences within their former party.

The lawmakers, Sani Wakali, Muktar Zakari, Yusuf Datti and Abdulhakeem Ado announced their defection in separate letters read on the floor of the House during Wednesday's plenary by the Speaker, Abbas Tajudeen.

In their letters, the lawmakers said their decision followed "careful deliberations" and consultations with political associates and constituents.

They noted that the lingering disputes within the NNPP had created uncertainty and hindered effective political engagem...