Kano Gov. Yusuf Finally Dumps NNPP

By Suleiman Anyalewechi

Kano State  Governor, Abba Kabiru Yusuf, on Friday, January 23 2026, formally parted ways with his party, the New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, citing festering internal and leadership crisis as a major reason for his action.

He expressed serious fears that the uncertainty created in the party as a result of unending crisies, including a plethora of court actions, poses a grave danger to his political future.

The resignation is coming just three days after the Governor met  with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Aso Rock Villa.

It also climaxed weeks of anxiety and tension occasioned by the disagreements between Governor Yusuf and his political godfather and leader of the Kwankwasia movement in Kano, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso over the Governor’s planned defection to the All Progressive Congress APC.

Senator Kwankwaso, the NNPP presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections is vehemently opposed to the plan by his eirstwhile crony to join forces with the APC.

The Governor’s resignation which takes  effect from Sunday, January 25, 2026, was contained in a letter addressed to the Chairman of his Diso, Chiranchi Ward,  Gwale local council of the state.

He appreciated the NNPP for its support, particularly in providing him with the  platform for the realization of his political ambition.

“I write with a deep sense of gratitude to formally notify the leadership of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, of my decision to resign my membership of the party with effect from Sunday January 25, 2026.

“I remain sincerely appreciative of the opportunity given to me by the party, its leadership, and members across Kano State to be part of its political journey since 2022 as well as the support, goodwill and cooperation extended to me during my time in the party.

” In recent times, the party has been confronted with persistent internal challenges arising from leadership disagreements, and ongoing legal proceedings many of which are presently before the courts for judicial determination.

“The growing disenchantment among party members has created deep divisions within the party structure, resulting in cracks that appear increasingly irreconcilable and have generated uncertainty at both State and national levels.

“After careful reflection and without prejudice to the party’s capacity to resolve its internal challenges, I have come to the conclusion that my resignation is in the best interest of the people of Kano State”, Gov Yusuf stated.

Although there have been growing speculations that APC is his preferred choice, Governor Yusuf did not reveal his destination.