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From Desmond Mgboh Kano
Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, is set to rejoin the All Progressives Congress (APC) today following his resignation from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) last Friday.
A statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, recalled that Governor Yusuf first joined the APC in 2014 when he won the party’s primary election for the Kano Central senatorial seat, a position he later conceded to Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso.
It noted that after years of political engagement across different platforms, including his recent stint in the NNPP, prevailing realities of governance, national cohesion and development necessitated his return to the APC, which he described as a familiar and structured platform for progressive governance.
Governor Yusuf stated that rejoining the APC would further strengthen cooperation with the Federal Government, accelerate infrastructural development, enhance security coordination and improve service delivery across Kano State.
He added that the decision would also consolidate political stability and unity in the state.
On Monday, 26 January 2026, the governor will formally register as a member of the APC in Kano alongside 22 members of the State House of Assembly, eight members of the House of Representatives and the 44 Local Government Chairmen.
He is also expected to officially launch the APC e-registration exercise in the state.
Ahead of his defection, Governor Yusuf has declared his administration’s priority is the ‘Kano Agenda’, placing it above personal or group interests.
This followed his decision to align with a new political platform.
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In a statement issued by his spokesperson Sanusi Bature, in Kano yesterday, Yusuf stated that his intention was solely focused on Kano’s development and citizens’ welfare, harbouring no hatred towards anyone. He made this remark at a Motorcycle Empowerment Programme for social media influencers in Kano.
He declared that the era of disrespectful statements against leaders was over, advocating unity, mutual respect, and economic prosperity.
The Governor maintained that collaborations on Kano’s economic and political development were yielding results, citing the partnership with the Nigeria Police Force in curbing crimes.
On the 2027 elections, Yusuf said he would focus on developmental projects, leaving leadership to God’s decision.
He appealed to social media influencers to project Islam’s true image, promoting unity, humility, and peace.
Meanwhile, 22 members of the state House of Assembly have renounced their membership of the NNPP.
A statement by the Chief Press Secretary, Kano State House of Assembly, Kamaluddeen Sani Shawai, said the lawmakers who resigned from the NNPP in solidarity with the governor include the Speaker, Jibril Ismail Falgore-Rogo, Deputy Speaker, Muhammad Bello Butu Butu -Tofa/Rimin Gado, Majority leader, Lawan Hussain-Dala, Deputy majority leader, Garba Shehu Fammar-Kibiya and the Chief Whip. Muddasir Ibrahim Zawachiki-Kumbotso
Others are the Majority Whip Zakariyya Abdullahi Nuhu-Gabasawa.Lawal Tini – Ajingi and Musa Tahir Haruna – Albasu
The political situation in the state has remained tensed as members of NNPP remain resolute that the Governor Yusuf has stolen their man.
