Kano governor set to rejoin APC with key allies
Abba Yusuf, governor of Kano State, will formally rejoin the All Progressives Congress (APC) after resigning from the New Nigeria Peoples Party. The move, announced by his spokesperson Sunusi Dawakin-Tofa, is aimed at strengthening collaboration with the Federal Government and advancing development in Kano. Abba Yusuf previously joined the APC in 2014 and had won the party’s primary for the Kano Central Senatorial seat before conceding the ticket to Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso. The governor’s return is expected to consolidate political stability and unity in the state.
Key takeaways
- Abba Yusuf will formally register as an APC member in Kano on Monday, January 26, 2026.
- He will be joined by 22 Kano State House of Assembly members, eight House of Representatives members, and 44 local government chairmen.
- The governor is expected to officially flag off the APC electronic registration exercise in Kano on the same day.
- The decision to rejoin the APC was influenced by governance needs, national cohesion, and development.
- Abba Yusuf believes his return will enhance cooperation with the Federal Government and improve service delivery in Kano State.
