Kano Gov. Yusuf Rejoins APC After Dumping NNPP

By Suleiman Anyalewechi

The Kano State Governor Abba Kabiru Yusuf on Monday, January 26, 2026, formally rejoined the All Progressive Congress, APC.

The defection of the Governor was preceded by his resignation from the New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, on Friday January 23 ,2023, amidst tension and disagreements with his erstwhile political godfather Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso.

Speaking during the event which held at the Coronation Hall, Government House Kano, Governor Yusuf informed that his decision to rejoin forces with the ruling party at the centre was primarily driven by the quest to align Kano with the Federal Government with a view to fast-tracking development in the State.

Present at the brief and low keyed programme were the immediate past National Chairman of the APC ,and Governor Yusuf’s immediate predecessor in office, Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, Deputy Senate President, Senator Barau Jibrin, Minister of State for Housing ,and Urban Development Yusuf Atah, the Kano State Chairman of the APC Prince Abdullahi Abbas, State and National Assembly Members and host of others.

Earlier Governor Yusuf had on Friday, appreciated former party, the NNPP for the opportunity provided for him to realize his ambition.

In his letter of resignation from the NNPP the Governor cited the festering leadership and internal crises bedeviling the party as one of the reasons why he was looking for pastures elsewhere.

“I remain sincerely appreciative of the opportunity given to me by the party ( NNPP), 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’s 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.