The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has announced the defection of former Senator representing Kano South, Kabiru Ibrahim Gaya, from the All Progressives Congress (APC).
The announcement, made via the party’s official Facebook page, described Gaya as a seasoned politician with significant influence in Nigeria’s legislative landscape.
Gaya, who first entered the Senate in 2007, represented Kano South Senatorial District for multiple terms. During his early years in the National Assembly, he served on key committees, including Gas, Local and Foreign Debts, States and Local Government, Upstream Petroleum Resources, and Works, placing him at the centre of national policy discussions on infrastructure, petroleum regulation, and fiscal management.
A mid-term assessment by ThisDay newspaper had earlier rated him as an active legislator, citing his sponsorship of the Finance Management and Accountability Bill, 2009, aimed at promoting fiscal discipline and transparency, as well as the Millennium Development Agency Bill, 2009, which sought to strengthen Nigeria’s drive toward achieving global development goals.
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He also co-sponsored several motions and contributed actively to plenary debates during his tenure.
In 2008, as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Works, Gaya raised concerns over the slow pace of federal road projects and opposed the privatisation of road infrastructure, insisting it should remain under public control.
Before joining the APC, Gaya was a prominent member of the All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP), where he played key roles in party affairs, including involvement in gubernatorial candidate selection in Kano State ahead of the 2011 elections.
He was re-elected to the Senate in 2011 under the ANPP platform and retained his seat in 2015 and 2019, reflecting sustained support from his constituents.
Gaya also served as Deputy Minority Whip of the Senate between 2007 and 2011, where he contributed to coordinating minority party positions and legislative strategy.