Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has resigned from the New Nigeria People’s Party, alongside 21 members of the State House of Assembly, eight members of the House of Representatives and 44 local government chairmen in the state.
In a statement signed by the Governor himself and addressed to the Chairman of Diso-Chiranchi Ward of the NNPP in Gwale Local Government Area, formally communicated his decision to leave the party with effect from Friday, January 23, 2026, the statement said.
“I write with a deep sense of gratitude to formally notify the leadership of the New Nigeria People’s Party of my decision to resign my membership of the party, with effect from Friday, 23rd January 2026,” he said.
He expressed appreciation to the party for providing him the platform to pursue his political career since 2022 and for the support he received from its leadership and members across Kano State.
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However, Yusuf said the party had in recent times been unsettled by leadership disagreements and legal battles, many of which are currently before the courts.
According to him, the disputes have weakened cohesion within the party and widened divisions among members.
The NNPP Diso-Chiranchi Ward Secretary, Kabiru Zubairu, who acknowledged receipt of the governor’s letter, commended Yusuf for what he described as his performance in infrastructure, urban renewal, health, education and economic empowerment.
