Ahead of his much awaited defection to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf on Friday tendered his resignation with the New Nigerian Peoples Party NNPP.

Gov. Yusuf’s resignation from the NNPP has finally confirmed his determination to realign with the ruling APC.

Governor Yusuf is parting ways with 21 state house of assembly members, including the speaker Rt. Honourable Ismail Falgore.

Also, eight out of the 21 federal lawmakers and 44 council chairmen dumped NNPP, joining Governor Yusuf in his new political voyage to APC.

Governor Yusuf, in a statement by his spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin-Tofa citing deepening internal crises and the need to safeguard the broader interest of the people of Kano State.

The Governor, in a letter of resignation addressed to the Chairman of Diso-Chiranchi Ward, NNPP, Gwale Local Government Area, officially communicated his decision to withdraw from the party with effect from Friday, 23rd January 2026.

I remain sincerely appreciative of the opportunity given to me by the party, its leadership, and members across Kano State to be part of its political journey since 2022, as well as the support, goodwill, and cooperation extended to me during my time in the party.”

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

“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, with effect from Sunday, 25 January 2026.”

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

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.”

According to the governor, the internal disagreements have widened divisions and weakened cohesion within the party.

“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.”