Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has formally resigned his membership of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), citing deepening internal crises and persistent leadership disputes within the party.
The governor’s decision was contained in a statement issued on Friday by his spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa.
According to the statement, Yusuf conveyed his resignation in a letter addressed to the Chairman of the NNPP in Diso-Chiranchi Ward, Gwale Local Government Area, with effect from 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,” the governor said in the letter.
Governor Yusuf expressed appreciation to the party for providing him a political platform and for the support he received from its leadership and members across Kano State.
“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 stated.
However, the governor attributed his decision to what he described as unresolved internal disputes and prolonged legal battles that have continued to unsettle 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.
He added that the disputes have led to growing disenfranchisement among party members, widening 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,” Yusuf said.
The governor said his resignation followed careful reflection and was guided by what he considered the best interest of the people of Kano State.
“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,” Yusuf said.
The governor said his resignation followed careful reflection and was guided by what he considered 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,” he added.
Yusuf stressed that the decision was taken in good faith and without bitterness, reaffirming his commitment to peace, unity and the development of the state.
Meanwhile, the statement disclosed that the governor’s resignation was accompanied by that of 21 members of the Kano State House of Assembly, eight members of the House of Representatives, and 44 local government chairmen across the state.
The NNPP Secretary of Diso-Chiranchi Ward, Hon. Kabiru Zubairu, who acknowledged receipt of the governor’s resignation letter, commended Yusuf’s performance while 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 than to accept the resignation of one of the most performing governors of the NNPP,” Zubairu said.
He praised the governor for what he described as notable achievements in infrastructure, urban renewal, health, education and economic empowerment.
