Gov Abba Yusuf Quits NNPP as Mass Defections Rock Kano Politics
Gov Abba Yusuf Quits NNPP as Mass Defections Rock Kano Politics
Gov Abba Yusuf Quits NNPP as Mass Defections Rock Kano Politics
Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has formally resigned from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), a move widely expected to precede his defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC), in what is being described as a major turning point in the state’s political scene.
The governor’s departure triggered a sweeping wave of defections, with 21 members of the Kano State House of Assembly, eight members of the House of Representatives, and 44 local government chairmen also exiting the NNPP.
The development represents a significant realignment in Kano State, traditionally viewed as a strong base of the NNPP. Analysts say the mass defection could alter political calculations ahead of future elections at both the state and national levels.
While no official announcement has been made regarding the governor’s next political platform, sources familiar with the situation said the decision followed extensive internal consultations and growing dissatisfaction with the party’s leadership and direction.
Those who defected alongside the governor described the move as a collective and strategic decision aimed at ensuring political stability and strengthening governance in Kano State.
As of the time of this report, the NNPP leadership had not released an official statement in response to the resignations, as reactions continue to trail what many observers consider one of the most consequential political shifts in Kano State in recent years.
Gov Abba Yusuf Quits NNPP as Mass Defections Rock Kano Politics
