The internal crisis rocking the ruling New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) in Kano State has forced Kano State Governor. Abba Kabir Yusuf to formally resigned his membership from the party.
According to the Governor, his resignation was to safeguard the overall interest of the people of the state.
The Director of Media and Publicity at Government House, Kano, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, disclosed the Governor’s resignation in a statement issued on Friday.
According to the statement, the governor attributed his decision to persistent leadership disputes, deep-seated internal disagreements, and ongoing legal battles that have destabilised the party’s structure at both the state and national levels.
The statement further said, the governor had conveyed his decision in a letter addressed to the Chairman of NNPP, Diso-Chiranchi Ward, Gwale Local Government Area of the state, with effect from January 23, 2026.
In the letter, Governor Yusuf expressed his appreciation to the party for providing him with a political platform and for the support he has received since joining the NNPP in 2022.
The Governor added that he remained grateful for the goodwill and cooperation extended to him throughout his engagement with the party.
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