Rimi vs Others: One resigned with honour, many defected without shame

Special report on defectionsBy Luminous Jannamike, AbujaIN the ever-changing world of Nigerian politics, where loyalty to political parties can shift quickly, one man’s commitment to doing the right thing shines through. Back in the early 1980s, former Kano Governor Abubakar Rimi made a bold decision: he resigned from his position after switching from the People’s Redemption Party (PRP) to the Nigerian People’s Party (NPP). At a time when many were focused on their own gain, R