In a significant political development in Kano State, a large group of federal and state lawmakers have resigned from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), marking one of the biggest realignments in the state’s political landscape in recent years.
According to IReporter Online, 22 members of the Kano State House of Assembly alongside eight members of the House of Representatives officially quit the NNPP on Saturday, declaring their support for the administration of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf.
The mass exit follows Governor Yusuf’s own resignation from the NNPP earlier in the week, a move that was confirmed by multiple news outlets and is seen as a major turning point in Kano politics.
Among those who resigned are key legislative leaders including the Speaker of the Kano State House of Assembly, Jibril Ismail Falgore, the Deputy Speaker Muhammad Bello Butu Butu, and the Majority Leader Lawan Hussain, as well as lawmakers representing constituencies across the state.
The defections have significantly weakened the NNPP’s presence in Kano, with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) expected to gain further influence. Reports indicate the defections come not only from lawmakers but also from other party officials and local government leaders who are aligning with Governor Yusuf’s political direction.
Political analysts say this realignment could have major implications for the 2027 elections, as the APC strengthens its hold across both state and federal legislative seats in Kano.
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