Kano State Governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf has officially resigned from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), citing prolonged internal disputes and ongoing legal battles that he says have fractured the party’s unity across the country.
The governor’s decision was announced on Friday in a statement issued by his spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa.
According to the statement, Governor Yusuf formally communicated his resignation in a letter to the Chairman of the NNPP in Diso–Chiranchi Ward, Gwale Local Government Area, effective January 25, 2026.
“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,” Yusuf wrote in the letter.
He expressed appreciation for the platform the party provided him since 2022, acknowledging that the support he received played a key role in his rise and governance.
“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,” he said.
However, the governor said persistent leadership disputes and court cases have destabilised the party at both state and national levels. He explained that these internal rifts have caused deep divisions among members and weakened the party’s structure.
“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,” Yusuf stated.
He added that the growing disenfranchisement among members had created cracks that now appear increasingly irreconcilable.
Yusuf said his resignation was the result of careful consideration and was taken in what he believes is the public interest of Kano residents.
“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, stressing that the move was made “in good faith, without any ill will.”
The governor’s exit triggered a wider political shift in the state, with 21 members of the Kano State House of Assembly, eight members of the House of Representatives, and all 44 local government chairmen in Kano also submitting their resignations.
The resignation letter was acknowledged by the NNPP Secretary of Diso–Chiranchi Ward, Hon. Kabiru Zubairu, who commended Governor Yusuf’s performance in office.
“I wish to concur with His Excellency on the lingering crisis in our party. Though we are trying our best to contain it, we have no option but to accept the resignation of one of the most performing governors produced by the NNPP,” Zubairu said.
He highlighted Yusuf’s achievements in infrastructure development, urban renewal, health, education, and economic empowerment, even as Kano’s political landscape continues to see significant realignments ahead of future elections.
