Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has resigned from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), carting with him 21 members of the State House of Assembly, as well as eight members of the House of Representatives, including 44 local government chairmen in the state.
Yusuf announced his decision in a letter addressed to the Chairman of the Diso-Chiranchi Ward of the NNPP in Gwale Local Government Area, with the resignation taking effect from 25th January 2026.
This decision comes amid a wave of speculation over the past few weeks regarding the governor’s political future. Earlier this week, Governor Yusuf met with President Bola Tinubu in Abuja, which reportedly generated discontent between the governor and leaders of his party who remain loyal to former Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso.
