The Governor of Kano State, Abba Yusuf, has announced his resignation from the All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP).
Also resigned alongside with the governor are 21 members of the state House of Assembly, eight members of the House of Representatives, and 44 Local Government Chairmen in the state.
The Governor formally announced his intention to leave the party through a letter presented to the Chairman of the Diso-Chiranchi Ward, NNPP, in Gwale Local Government Area on Friday, January 23, 2026.
The latter reads:
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.
I remain sincerely appreciative of the opportunity given to me by the party, its leadership, and members across Kano State to be part of its political journey since 2022, as well as the support, goodwill, and cooperation extended to me during my time in the party.
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.
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.
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.
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.
