Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has formally resigned his membership of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), citing prolonged internal crises and the need to safeguard the overall interest of the people of the state.
The resignation was disclosed in a statement issued on Friday by the Director of Media and Publicity, Government House, Kano, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa.
According to the statement, the governor 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 appreciation to the party for providing him a political platform and for the support he received since joining the NNPP in 2022, noting that he remained grateful for the goodwill and cooperation extended to him throughout his engagement with the party.
The governor, however, attributed his decision to persistent leadership disputes, deep-seated internal disagreements and ongoing legal battles that have continued to destabilise the party’s structure at both the state and national levels.
He observed that the unresolved crises had widened divisions within the party, weakened internal cohesion and created uncertainty among members, describing the situation as increasingly irreconcilable.
Governor Yusuf stated that the decision to resign followed careful reflection and was guided strictly by considerations of public interest.
“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,” he said.
He emphasised that the decision was taken in good faith and without bitterness, while reaffirming his commitment to peace, unity and the continued progress of Kano State.
In a major political development, the statement revealed that the governor resigned from the NNPP alongside 21 members of the Kano State House of Assembly, eight members of the House of Representatives and all 44 local government chairmen across the state.
The resignation letter was acknowledged by the NNPP Secretary of Diso-Chiranchi Ward, Hon. Kabiru Zubairu, who commended Governor Yusuf for what he described as outstanding achievements in infrastructure development, urban renewal, healthcare delivery, education and economic empowerment.
Zubairu admitted that the party had been grappling with lingering internal crises but said the NNPP had no option than to accept the resignation of what he described as its most performing governor.
