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Kano Governor formally resigns from NNPP
After weeks of consultation with stakeholders, Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has announced his formal resignation from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), citing ongoing internal conflicts and a desire to prioritize the welfare of the state’s citizens.
The resignation was disclosed in a statement issued on Friday by the Director General Media and Publicity, Government House, Kano, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa.
According to the statement, the governor conveyed his decision in a letter addressed to the chairman of NNPP, Diso-Chiranchi Ward, Gwale local government area of the State with effect from January 23, 2026.
In the letter, Governor Yusuf expressed appreciation to the party for the platform and support extended to him since joining the NNPP in 2022, noting that he remained grateful for the goodwill and cooperation he enjoyed throughout his engagement with the party.
The governor, however, attributed his decision to quit the party to persistent leadership disputes, internal disagreements and ongoing legal battles that have continued to destabilize the party’s structure at both state and national levels.
He observed that the unresolved crises had deepened divisions within the party, weakened internal cohesion and created uncertainty among members, describing the situation as increasingly irreconcilable.
This has led to division among members of the Kwankwasiyya Movement with some going with Gov Yusuf and others keeping their loyalty to the leader of the movement Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso.
The supporters of the state governor are referred to as “Yan Aci Dadi Lafiya” (those enjoying themselves), while the supporters of Kwankwaso are referred to as “Yan Wuya Ba Ta Kisa” (Hardship will not kill them).
Governor Yusuf said the decision followed careful reflection and was guided strictly by public interest considerations.
“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,” he stated.
He emphasized that the decision was taken in good faith, without bitterness, and reaffirmed his commitment to peace, unity and the continued progress of the state.
In a significant political development, the statement revealed that the governor resigned from NNPP alongside 21 members of the Kano State House of Assembly, eight members of the House of Representatives and all the 44 local government chairmen across the state.
The resignation letter was acknowledged by the NNPP Secretary of Diso-Chiranchi Ward, Hon. Kabiru Zubairu, who commended the governor for his achievements in infrastructure development, urban renewal, health, education and economic empowerment.
The David Mark-led faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has approached the Court of Appeal to challenge the Federal High Court judgement that removed its leadership.
The opposition party also disclosed that it had filed an application seeking a stay of execution of the judgement pending the hearing and determination of its appeal.
The party made this known in a statement on Friday, November 6, adding that it had formally notified the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of the legal steps taken,
The appeal is against the judgement delivered by the Federal High Court in Abuja on November 5, 2026, in Suit No. FHC/ABJ/CS/1619/2025, involving Hon. Nafiu Bala Gombe and the ADC.
The party urged INEC to refrain from taking any further action on the matter until the Court of Appeal has considered the case.
It argued that the application for a stay of execution was yet to be decided and that the electoral commission should not take any step that could affect the outcome of the appeal.
According to the ADC, it expects INEC to respect the ongoing legal process and allow the appellate court to hear the matter before making any decision connected to the judgement.
The statement partly read, “The ADC is exercising its lawful right to appeal. The judgement is now being challenged before a higher court, and the legal process must be allowed to run its course.
“We expect INEC to uphold the law and take full account of the pending proceedings before making any consequential decisions.”
The party also urged its members and supporters to remain calm, insisting that the court judgement would not stop its political activities.
It said its campaigns would continue while it explored all available legal options to defend its position.
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The Federal High Court in Abuja has nullified the leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) led by Senator David Mark, declaring the caretaker committee that oversaw the party’s affairs illegal and invalidating all decisions taken by the committee.
The judgment, delivered on Thursday by Justice Peter Lifu, also affects the presidential primary that produced former Vice President Atiku Abubakar as the ADC’s flag bearer for the 2027 general elections.
Atiku, whose name had earlier been published by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as the party’s presidential candidate, had already selected former Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, as his running mate.
The ruling followed a suit instituted by Nafiu Bala Gombe, a former National Deputy Chairman (North-East) of the ADC, who challenged the process through which the David Mark-led leadership assumed control of the party.
Gombe argued that following the resignation of the party’s former National Chairman, Chief Ralph Nwosu, he was constitutionally entitled to take over the leadership.
He consequently asked the court to invalidate all actions undertaken by the Mark-led leadership and restrain Senator Mark and Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola from presenting themselves as the party’s National Chairman and National Secretary, respectively.
The plaintiff maintained that their emergence violated the ADC constitution and relevant provisions of the Electoral Act.
In suit No. FHC/ABJ/CS/1819/2025, the ADC, INEC, Senator David Mark, Aregbesola and Chief Ralph Nwosu were listed as defendants.
Justice Lifu upheld Gombe’s claims and granted the reliefs sought, effectively invalidating the authority of the caretaker committee and decisions taken under its leadership.
The verdict is expected to trigger fresh political uncertainty within the ADC, particularly over Atiku’s presidential ambition and the party’s preparations for the January 16, 2027 presidential election.
However, the party has vowed to challenge the judgment at the appellate court.
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