The Digest:
Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has formally resigned from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), citing prolonged internal crises and leadership disputes. In a statement issued by the Government House, the governor explained that the decision was taken in the best interest of the state. He was joined in resigning by 21 members of the Kano State House of Assembly, eight members of the House of Representatives, and all 44 local government chairmen in the state. The resignation takes effect from January 23, 2026
Key Points:
- The mass exit significantly weakens the NNPP's structure and influence in Kano, its political stronghold.
- It creates immediate uncertainty about the state’s political alignment and governance stability ahead of future elections.
- The move may trigger further defections and realignments within the NNPP at both state and national levels.
- It highlights how internal party crises can destabilize governance and prompt high-level political exits.
- The timing raises questions about Governor Yusuf’s next political move and potential realignment ahead of 2027.
Sources: LEADERSHIP Newspaper, Channels Tv
