Mass Defection: Kano Governor, 8 Reps, 21 Assembly Members Leave NNPP

Mass Defection: Kano Governor, 8 Reps, 21 Assembly Members Leave NNPP

Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has officially resigned from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), leading a sweeping political realignment that has seen eight members of the House of Representatives and 21 members of the Kano State House of Assembly also withdraw their membership from the party.

The governor’s resignation, communicated through a formal letter to NNPP leaders, follows weeks of speculation over growing internal crises, leadership disputes, and legal challenges within the party. Several local government chairmen and grassroots party structures across Kano State are reported to have defected alongside the governor.

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In his letter, Governor Yusuf thanked NNPP members for their support during the 2023 election cycle but said persistent factional conflicts had weakened the party’s cohesion and effectiveness, making it difficult to sustain governance and political stability in the state.

Political sources say the governor and the defecting lawmakers are expected to formally join the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the coming days, a move that would significantly alter the political balance in Kano State and the wider North-West region.

Observers describe the mass defection as one of the biggest setbacks for the NNPP since the 2023 general elections, raising fresh concerns about the party’s future relevance as political actors begin positioning ahead of Nigeria’s next electoral cycle.

The development adds to a growing wave of cross-party defections in Nigerian politics, underscoring intensifying competition and realignment as parties consolidate power ahead of future elections.

Mass Defection: Kano Governor, 8 Reps, 21 Assembly Members Leave NNPP