Kwankwaso Loyalists Resign From Gov. Yusuf’s Administration

Kwankwaso Loyalists Resign From Gov. Yusuf’s Administration

Several loyalists of Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso have resigned their political appointments in Kano State, escalating tensions following Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s exit from the NNPP and signals of alignment with the All Progressives Congress (APC).

The resignations were led by Sunusi Sirajo, Special Adviser on Political Matters, who announced his departure via social media, citing a betrayal of Kwankwaso’s political ideology. Others leaving the administration include Sumaila Abdullahi, provost of the Anti‑Corruption Institute; Sadiq Kura Mohammad, Managing Director of Kano Zoo; and Abdullahi Ahmad Namama, Senior Special Assistant on Intergovernmental and Foreign Affairs.

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Governor Yusuf’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature, confirmed that replacements are underway, including the appointment of Mustapha Hamza Buhari as Special Adviser on Political Matters. The NNPP flags have been removed from the Kano Government House, visually signalling the political shift within the state government.

The resignations come in the wake of Governor Yusuf’s formal resignation from the NNPP, accompanied by defections of state lawmakers, House of Representatives members, and local government chairmen. The move is widely seen as a precursor to joining the APC, ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Senator Kwankwaso has urged his supporters to remain committed to the Kwankwasiyya movement, reassuring them not to abandon the party’s ideology despite the mass resignations. Political analysts say the developments mark a significant realignment in Kano politics, raising questions about the future of the NNPP in the state.

Kwankwaso Loyalists Resign From Gov. Yusuf’s Administration