Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has formally resigned his membership of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), citing prolonged internal crises and legal disputes within the party.
In a letter addressed to his ward chairman, Governor Yusuf said persistent factional challenges had hindered the party’s stability, adding that his decision—effective January 25, 2026—was taken in the best interest of the people of Kano State.
The move appears to have triggered a major political realignment in the state. Reports indicate that up to 73 elected officials followed the governor’s exit, including 21 members of the Kano State House of Assembly, eight federal lawmakers representing Kano constituencies, and all 44 local government chairmen.
Shortly after the announcement, NNPP flags were removed from the Government House in Kano, a symbolic gesture underscoring the scale of the shift and the governor’s decisive break from the party.
While Governor Yusuf has yet to publicly announce his next political destination, analysts say the development significantly alters Kano’s political landscape and could have far-reaching implications ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Further reactions from the NNPP leadership and other political parties are expected in the coming days as the situation continues to unfold.
