By Abdullahi Jalaluddeen
Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has formally resigned his membership of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), citing deepening internal crises and the need to safeguard the broader interest of the people of Kano State.
This was contained in a statement signed by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa .
The Governor, in a letter addressed to the Chairman of Diso-Chiranchi Ward, NNPP, Gwale Local Government Area, officially communicated his decision to withdraw from the party with effect from Friday 23rd January 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, with effect from Sunday, 25 January 2026.’
Governor Yusuf expressed appreciation to the party for the platform and support extended to him throughout his political engagement with the NNPP.
He pointed to persistent internal disputes and legal challenges that have continued to unsettle the party’s structure nationwide.
The resignation letter was acknowledged by the party Secretary, Diso-Chiranchi Ward, Hon. Kabiru Zubairu who commended the Governor for his laudable projects on infrastructure, urban renewal, health, education and economic empowerment.
Edited by JOEY Anzaku
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