Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has formally resigned his membership of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), citing deepening internal crises and the need to protect the broader interests of the people of Kano State.
The resignation, effective January 23, 2026, was conveyed in a letter addressed to the Chairman of the Diso-Chiranchi Ward of the NNPP in Gwale Local Government Area.
Governor Yusuf expressed gratitude to the party for the opportunity and support accorded to him since joining the NNPP in 2022, but attributed his decision to persistent internal disputes and leadership crises within the party.
He stated that the unresolved disputes had weakened internal cohesion and widened divisions within the party, creating uncertainty and disenfranchisement among members.
The Governor’s resignation is accompanied by the exit of 21 members of the Kano State House of Assembly, eight members of the House of Representatives, and 44 local government chairmen across the state.
The NNPP has acknowledged receipt of the Governor’s resignation letter, with the Secretary of the Diso-Chiranchi Ward commending Governor Yusuf for his achievements in infrastructure development, urban renewal, health, education, and economic empowerment.
