Archive January 26, 2026

Abba Yusuf, the governor of Kano State, joined 22 House of Representatives members and nine members of the state’s House of Representatives in officially defecting to the All Progressives Congress (APC).

At a political gathering held on Monday at the Government House in Kano, the governor made the decision.

Governor Yusuf addressed party leaders, lawmakers, and supporters at the event, stating that the decision was the result of extensive consultation with state-wide elected officials.

Nine out of the House of Representatives members and 22 of the 24 members of the Kano State House of Assembly have decided to join the APC, according to Yusuf.

He explained that the action was intended to promote state development and improve governance.

Also read: Kwankwaso’s son leaves as commissioner of Kano youth and sports.

“We’re deciding to work together rather than polarize.” The governor stated that political parties are vehicles that aim to bring about positive change in Kano’s citizens. “Consider this choice based on the good works we do for Kano’s citizens.”

APC leaders from the party’s former leaders, Abdullahi Ganduje, Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, and House Committee on Appropriation, Hon. among others, is Abubakar Kabiru Bichi.

The Kano State APC Chairman, Abdullahi Abbas, praised the unprecedented defection as bold and historic in response to the development.

“This is a courageous choice,” the statement read. Governor Abba Yusuf will remain committed to the party as he joins it, according to Abbas.

Senator Barau Jibrin, the deputy president of the Senate, also urged his supporters to support the governor.

He urged all of my supporters to back Governor Abba Yusuf, urging them to support him so that we can work together to advance Kano State.

Former APC National Chairman Ganduje praised Yusuf as a progressive politician and welcomed the governor and the lawmakers.

“Governor Abba Yusuf is a progressive politician who belongs to the APC.” He will continue to lead the party in Kano State, according to Ganduje.
“Every party leader and member is with him to the full.”

Abba Yusuf, the governor of Kano State, joined 22 House of Representatives members and nine members of the state’s House of Representatives in officially defecting to the All Progressives Congress (APC).

At a political gathering held on Monday at the Government House in Kano, the governor made the decision.

Governor Yusuf addressed party leaders, lawmakers, and supporters at the event, stating that the decision was the result of extensive consultation with state-wide elected officials.

Nine out of the House of Representatives members and 22 of the 24 members of the Kano State House of Assembly have decided to join the APC, according to Yusuf.

He explained that the action was intended to promote state development and improve governance.

Also read: Kwankwaso’s son leaves as commissioner of Kano youth and sports.

“We’re deciding to work together rather than polarize.” The governor stated that political parties are vehicles that aim to bring about positive change in Kano’s citizens. “Consider this choice based on the good works we do for Kano’s citizens.”

APC leaders from the party’s former leaders, Abdullahi Ganduje, Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, and House Committee on Appropriation, Hon. among others, is Abubakar Kabiru Bichi.

The Kano State APC Chairman, Abdullahi Abbas, praised the unprecedented defection as bold and historic in response to the development.

“This is a courageous choice,” the statement read. Governor Abba Yusuf will remain committed to the party as he joins it, according to Abbas.

Senator Barau Jibrin, the deputy president of the Senate, also urged his supporters to support the governor.

He urged all of my supporters to back Governor Abba Yusuf, urging them to support him so that we can work together to advance Kano State.

Former APC National Chairman Ganduje praised Yusuf as a progressive politician and welcomed the governor and the lawmakers.

“Governor Abba Yusuf is a progressive politician who belongs to the APC.” He will continue to lead the party in Kano State, according to Ganduje.
“Every party leader and member is with him to the full.”

Ibikunle Amosun, the former governor of Ogun State, has urged the 2027 general elections to respect the rotational presidency, stressing the need for justice, equity, and fairness.

Amosun made the call while speaking to his supporters at the state capital’s Ake Palace Pavilion’s 68th birthday celebration.

He urged Nigerians to support President Bola Tinubu’s administration with more support and understanding, while also urging his supporters to remain unwavering. Mossun promised to let them know when his next political decision would be made.

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The former governor claimed that the South-West’s interests were paramount in President Tinubu’s direction as well as the interests of the entire nation.

We must respect rotation in order to protect Nigeria. President Muhammadu Buhari served in the North for eight years. President Tinubu is now in the South’s hands. He argued that anyone who genuinely enjoys Nigeria should support this arrangement.

He speaks for Nigerians and all of us in the South. That’s why I’m supporting him, not because it’s personal, but because it serves Nigeria’s interests,” Amosun continued.

Former Ogun State governor, Ibikunle Amosun, has called for respect for the principle of rotational presidency ahead of the 2027 general elections, citing the need for justice, equity, and fairness.

Amosun made the call while addressing his supporters during activities marking his 68th birthday celebration, held at the Ake Palace Pavilion in Abeokuta, the state capital.

He urged Nigerians to give more support and understanding to President Bola Tinubu’s administration, while also asking his supporters to remain steadfast. Amosun assured them that his next political move would be announced soon.

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The former governor stated that President Tinubu’s leadership was not only in the interest of the South-West but also in the interest of the entire country.

“In the interest of Nigeria, we must respect rotation. The North has had eight years under President Muhammadu Buhari. Now it is the turn of the South, and we have President Tinubu. Anybody who truly loves Nigeria should support this arrangement,” he said.

“He is representing all of us in the South and indeed Nigeria. That is why I am supporting him, not because of personal interest, but because it is in the interest of Nigeria,” Amosun added.

The son of former governor Rabiu Kwankwaso, Mutustapha Kwankwaso, has resigned from his position as the governor of Kano State and the commissioner for youth and sports development.

Mustapha stated in a resignation statement on Monday that the decision was “heavy heart,” and thanked Kano State governor Abba Yusuf for the opportunity to serve the state’s citizens.

He urged his fellow citizens to continue receiving the support and attention they deserve, noting that his administration provided him with valuable experiences and lessons.

The former commissioner praised the governor’s confidence in him and prayed for constant support for Kano State’s youth development, stressing the value of continued funding for sports development and youth empowerment.

According to reports, Governor Yusuf’s resignation is scheduled for today, along with his transition to the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Read more about Yusuf’s NNPP after weeks of speculation here.

The governor resigned from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) on Friday.

With effect from January 23, 2026, the Governor sent a letter of resignation to the NNPP’s Chairman of the Diso-Chiranchi Ward in Gwale Local Government Area.

The Governor stated in the letter that “I am deeply humbled to inform the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) leadership of my decision to resign from the party.” “This decision comes into effect on January 25, 2026.”