The widely speculated defection of Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) has been postponed.
A close associate of the governor disclosed that the earlier date scheduled for the defection—Monday, January 5, 2026—has now been moved to Monday, January 12, 2026.
Reports had previously suggested that Governor Yusuf was set to formally join the APC on January 5. However, a source close to the governor, who spoke on condition of anonymity and attended a meeting between Yusuf and Vice President Kashim Shettima in Abuja on Friday, revealed that the governor requested additional time, leading to the rescheduling.
According to the source, Yusuf wants to further engage a few remaining state legislators and other key stakeholders who are yet to fully align with the proposed political move.
Kano, the ancient city regarded as a major hub of northern Nigerian politics, has in recent days been awash with reports of the governor’s planned defection from the NNPP to the APC.
The development has taken many political observers by surprise, given its potential implications for political balance in the state.
