Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has formally resigned his membership of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), citing deepening internal crises and the need to safeguard the broader interest of the people of Kano State.

The governor in a statement signed by his spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa said the governor has written a letter addressed to the Chairman of Diso-Chiranchi Ward, NNPP, Gwale Local Government Area, and officially communicate his decision to withdraw from the party with effect from Friday 23rd January 2026.

Governor Yusuf expressed appreciation to the party for the platform and support extended to him throughout his political engagement with the NNPP.

He pointed to persistent internal disputes and legal challenges that have continued to unsettle the party’s structure nationwide.

According to the Governor, the internal disagreements have widened divisions and weakened cohesion within the party.
The Governor is resigning today along with 21 members of the State Assembly, 8 members of the House of Representatives and 44 Local Government Chairmen of Kano state.

The resignation letter was acknowledged by the party Secretary, Diso-Chiranchi Ward, Hon. Kabiru Zubairu who commended the Governor for his laudable projects on infrastructure, urban renewal, health, education and economic empowerment.

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