Senator Rufai Hanga, who represents Kano Central Senatorial District in the National Assembly, has announced his resignation from the National Democratic Congress (NDC), bringing an end to his brief stay in the party amid ongoing political realignments ahead of the 2027 general elections.
His resignation was conveyed through a formal letter submitted to the party leadership, in which he confirmed his decision to withdraw his membership. Although the senator acknowledged his time in the party, he did not publicly outline detailed reasons for his departure in the resignation letter.
The development comes after weeks of speculation over his political future following reports of consultations with political stakeholders and discussions about his next move. His exit is expected to further reshape the political landscape in Kano State, where party alignments have continued to evolve in preparation for future elections.
While Senator Hanga has formally ended his membership of the NDC, he has not publicly confirmed the political platform he intends to join next. Political observers believe his next decision could have implications for the balance of political influence in Kano and the wider northern region as parties intensify preparations for the 2027 electoral cycle.