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.”
The Governor noted that the party has been subjected to persistent internal issues that have been brought on by leadership disagreements and ongoing legal proceedings, many of which are currently before the courts for judicial resolution.
These disagreements, in his opinion, have caused party unity and division to grow deeper.
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