Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has formally withdrawn his membership from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), a move that also affects several political office holders in the state.
Along with the governor, 21 members of the Kano State House of Assembly, eight members of the House of Representatives, and 44 local government chairmen have also exited the party.
Governor Yusuf made his decision known through a resignation letter addressed to the Chairman of the NNPP in Diso-Chiranchi Ward, located in Gwale Local Government Area of Kano State. According to the letter, his resignation will take effect from January 25, 2026.
Details surrounding the reasons for the mass defection were not disclosed as of the time of filing this report.
More developments are expected as the situation unfolds.
