Kano | January 23, 2026
Governor of Kano State, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has officially announced his resignation from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), sending shockwaves across the political landscape of Kano State and beyond.
The governor made the announcement on Thursday during a meeting with key political stakeholders and supporters in Kano, where he disclosed his decision to part ways with the party that sponsored his emergence as governor.
Although details surrounding his next political move were not immediately made public, Governor Yusuf described the decision as a strategic step taken in the overall interest of Kano State and its people, assuring residents that governance and service delivery would remain his top priority.
“This decision was not taken lightly. It followed wide consultations with political leaders, supporters, and critical stakeholders across the state,” the governor was quoted as saying.
Abba Kabir Yusuf’s exit from the NNPP is widely viewed as a major political development, particularly given Kano State’s strategic importance in Nigeria’s political equation.
Analysts believe the move could trigger realignments within the state’s political structure and influence future electoral outcomes.
The NNPP leadership is yet to issue an official response to the governor’s defection as of the time of filing this report.
Governor Yusuf, a prominent political figure in northern Nigeria, rose to power on the platform of the NNPP in the 2023 governorship election, defeating candidates from major opposition parties.
Political observers and residents alike are now keenly watching developments to see which political platform the Kano governor will align with next, as speculation continues to dominate political discussions across the state.
More details are expected to emerge in the coming days.
