Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has resigned his membership of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), citing deepening internal crises and the need to protect the broader interest of the people of Kano State.
The development was disclosed in a press statement issued on Friday by the Director of Media and Publicity, Kano State Government House, Sanusi Bature.
According to the statement, the governor communicated his decision in a letter addressed to the chairman of NNPP, Diso-Chiranchi Ward, Gwale Local Government Area, with effect from January 23, 2026.
In the letter, Gov. Yusuf expressed gratitude to the party for providing him the political platform and support that facilitated his emergence and participation in the NNPP since 2022.
“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 stated, adding that he appreciated the goodwill and cooperation he enjoyed during his time in the party.
Gov. Yusuf, however, pointed to persistent internal disputes, leadership disagreements and ongoing legal battles that have continued to unsettle the party’s structure at both state and national levels.
He noted that the prolonged crises have widened divisions, weakened internal cohesion and created uncertainty within the party, describing the situation as increasingly irreconcilable.
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According to the governor, his decision followed careful reflection and was guided strictly by public interest considerations.
“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.
The governor stressed that the decision was taken in good faith, without bitterness, and with a continued commitment to peace, unity and progress of the state.
In a major political development, the statement disclosed that Gov. Yusuf’s resignation was accompanied by 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 resignation letter was acknowledged by the Secretary of NNPP, Diso-Chiranchi Ward, Kabiru Zubairu, who commended the governor for what he described as laudable achievements in infrastructure, urban renewal, health, education and economic empowerment.
While admitting the lingering crisis within the party, Zubairu said the NNPP had no option but to accept the resignation of what he described as one of its most performing governors.
