Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has formally resigned from the New Nigeria People’s Party, along with 21 members of the State House of Assembly, eight members of the House of Representatives and 44 local government chairmen in the state.
In a letter to the chairman of the NNPP’s Diso-Chiranchi Ward in Gwale Local Government Area, Yusuf made his decision. His resignation will take effect on January 25, 2026.
“I write with a deep sense of gratitude to formally notify the leadership of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) of my decision to resign my membership of the party,” the Governor stated in the letter. “This decision takes effect from Sunday, 25 January 2026.”
The Kano state governor left the party, citing ongoing internal problems and the necessity to safeguard the general interests of Kano State’s citizens.
He claims that the party’s cohesiveness has been damaged and divisions have grown as a result of these disputes.
“In recent times, the party has been confronted with persistent internal challenges arising from leadership disagreements and ongoing legal processes, many of which are presently before the courts for judicial determination,” the Governor noted.
“The growing disenfranchisement among party members has created deep divisions within the party structure, resulting in cracks that appear increasingly irreconcilable and have generated uncertainty at both state and national levels,” Yusuf said.
The Kano state governor clarified that the public interest was the only factor that influenced his decision, which he made after giving it considerable thought.
He underlined that the decision was not motivated by resentment.
Additionally, Governor Yusuf thanked the NNPP for providing him with opportunities and assistance during his political career.
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