Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has formally resigned from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) on January 23, 2026, citing deepening internal crises. This follows weeks of tensions, including NNPP leader Rabiu Kwankwaso's public urging for Yusuf to step down.
Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf's resignation from the NNPP, announced on January 23, 2026, stems from ongoing internal party crises, as reported by Daily Trust. This development builds on earlier rifts highlighted in prior coverage, such as Kwankwaso's January 3 call for Yusuf to relinquish the governorship amid defection rumors to the APC.
Yusuf, elected under the NNPP in 2023, has not disclosed his next political affiliation. Reports from ThisDayLive confirmed the resignation without further details. The move could reshape alliances in Kano's political landscape, a key battleground in Nigerian politics, while the state government operates uninterrupted under his leadership.
