By Ahmed Jimoh
Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has resigned his membership of the New Nigeria People’s Party, citing lingering internal crises and leadership disputes within the party.
The governor announced his decision in a letter addressed to the NNPP Chairman of Diso–Chiranchi Ward in Gwale Local Government Area, stating that the resignation would take effect from Sunday, January 25, 2026.
In a statement signed by his spokesperson, Sanusi Bature, Yusuf expressed appreciation to the party for the opportunity and support it offered him since he joined its fold in 2022.
“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 Sunday, 25 January 2026,” the governor stated.
Gov Yusuf noted that while he remained grateful for the platform and goodwill he enjoyed in the party, the persistent internal disagreements and legal battles had weakened cohesion and created divisions among members at both the 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 stated.
He added that the situation had continued to breed uncertainty, describing the cracks within the party as increasingly difficult to reconcile.
“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 maintained that his decision followed careful reflection and was taken in the overall 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 added.
Yusuf stressed that the move was made in good faith and without bitterness, reaffirming his commitment to peace and development in the state.
“This decision is taken in good faith, without any ill will, and with a continued commitment to peace, unity, and the progress of Kano State,” he said.
Meanwhile, the political realignment is expected to deepen as 21 members of the Kano State House of Assembly, eight members of the House of Representatives, and 44 local government chairmen were also said to be quitting the party.
The governor’s resignation was acknowledged by the NNPP Secretary in Diso–Chiranchi Ward, Hon. Kabiru Zubairu, who described Yusuf as one of the party’s most outstanding governors.
