At Last: Kano Governor Dumps NNPP, Cites Internal Crises
Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has formally resigned his membership of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), citing deepening internal crises and protracted leadership disputes within the party.
The resignation was conveyed in a statement issued on Friday by his spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa. According to the statement, the governor communicated his decision in a letter addressed to the Chairman of the NNPP in Diso-Chiranchi Ward, Gwale Local Government Area, with effect from January 25, 2026.
In the letter, Yusuf expressed gratitude to the party for the opportunity and support extended to him during his political journey.
“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,” the governor stated.
He acknowledged the role of the party in his political career and appreciated its leadership and members across Kano State for their goodwill and cooperation since 2022.
“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 said.
However, Yusuf attributed his decision to unresolved internal disputes and ongoing legal battles that, according to him, have continued to destabilise the party’s structure at both state and national levels.
“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,” he noted.
The governor added that the situation had led to widespread disenfranchisement among party members, deepening divisions and weakening internal cohesion.
“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,” he said.
Yusuf explained that his resignation followed careful reflection and was guided by what he described as the best interest of the people of Kano State.
“After careful reflection, and without prejudice to the party’s capacity to resolve its internal challenges, I have come to the conclusion that my resignation is in the best interest of the people of Kano State,” the governor added.
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