Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has resigned from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) and rejoined the All Progressives Congress (APC), triggering a wave of resignations from his cabinet members.
On Friday, January 23, 2026, Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf resigned from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) and rejoined the All Progressives Congress (APC). Senate Deputy President Barau I. Jibrin welcomed him to the APC, stating he is in politics to serve the people and pledging to work with him. Former APC National Chairman Abdullahi Umar Ganduje assured Yusuf of victory in the 2027 gubernatorial election, noting that 'Our party aspirants have agreed to work with you.'
Reports indicate that NNPP flags were removed from the Kano Government House, replaced with APC flags ahead of the official rejoining event. On Saturday, January 25, 2026, the Director General of the Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board, Alhaji Laminu Rabiu, resigned after careful consideration, in a letter to Governor Yusuf.
On Monday, January 26, 2026, Commissioner for Internal Security and Special Services, Air Vice Marshal Ibrahim Umaru (rtd), submitted his resignation via a letter dated that day, expressing gratitude to the governor. Mustapha Rabiu Kwankwaso, son of NNPP leader Rabiu Kwankwaso and Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, also resigned, stating in a heavy heart, 'It is with gratitude to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for the opportunity to serve.'
This political shift could influence the 2027 elections in Kano, as Yusuf receives APC backing for a second term.
