APC flags raised as Kano governor returns to ruling party
Abba Kabir Yusuf has formally returned to the All Progressives Congress (APC), with party flags hoisted at the Kano State Government House. The move follows his resignation from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) after months of speculation about his political future. Yusuf is set to register as an APC member along with lawmakers and council chairmen. Party insiders say preparations are underway for his reception by APC leaders, including national leader Abdullahi Ganduje.
Key takeaways
- Abba Kabir Yusuf resigned from the NNPP and is rejoining the APC, citing governance realities and the need for stronger collaboration with the Federal Government.
- APC flags were hoisted at the Kano State Government House to mark his return.
- Yusuf will register as an APC member alongside 22 members of the Kano State House of Assembly, eight House of Representatives members, and 44 local government chairmen.
- Abdullahi Ganduje is expected to return from London to receive Yusuf in Kano.
- Yusuf is also expected to officially launch the APC electronic registration exercise in Kano.
