Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf resigns from NNPP ahead of his expected move to the ruling APC

Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has formally resigned from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), a move that has effectively cleared the path for his expected return to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).Yusufs resignation took effect on Friday, January 23, 2026, and was conveyed in a letter addressed to the chairman of the NNPP in Diso-Chiranchi Ward, Gwale Local Government Area of Kano State.His exit from the party immediately triggered a wave of defections across Kanos political structure. Among those aligning with him are the Speaker of the Kano State House of Assembly, Ismail Falgore, 20 other state legislators, eight members of the National Assembly and 44 local government council chairmen, all ahead of the governors anticipated move to the APC.In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin-Tofa, the governor said his decision was driven by prolonged internal crises within the NNPP, which he said had continued to undermine the partys stability and effectiveness.I write with a deep sense of appreciation to formally notify the leadership of the New Nigeria Peoples Party of my decision to withdraw my membership of the party with effect from Friday, January 23, 2026, Yusuf said.He expressed gratitude to the NNPP for providing him with the platform to contest and win the governorship election, as well as for the support he received from the partys leadership and members since joining in 2022.I remain sincerely grateful for the opportunity given to me by the party and for the goodwill and cooperation extended to me during my time as a member, he said.However, Yusuf said persistent leadership disputes and unresolved legal battles had weakened the party and created uncertainty at both state and national levels. In recent times, the party has been embroiled in internal disagreements and court cases that have eroded its cohesion and diminished confidence among members, he noted.According to him, the divisions have deepened internal fault lines and led to widespread disenchantment within the party, making reconciliation increasingly difficult.He said the decision to leave the NNPP was taken after careful reflection and in the overall interest of Kano State. After due consideration, I have come to the conclusion that stepping aside from the party is in the best interest of the people of Kano State, he said, stressing that the move was made without rancour.This decision is taken in good faith, without ill feelings, and with a firm commitment to peace, unity and the development of our state, he added.The resignation letter was acknowledged by the Secretary of Diso-Chiranchi Ward, Hon. Kabiru Zubairu, who commended the governors performance in office, particularly in infrastructure development, urban renewal, healthcare delivery, education and economic empowerment.While admitting that the NNPP was grappling with internal challenges, Zubairu said the party respected Yusufs decision, describing him as one of its most impactful leaders.Political observers see the development as a major realignment in Kano politics, with Yusufs expected return to the APC likely to significantly reshape the states political landscape ahead of future elections.      View this post on Instagram           A post shared by Lindaikejiblog (@lindaikejiblogofficial) The post Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf resigns from NNPP ahead of his expected move to the ruling APC appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog.