Senator Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso, leader of the New Nigeria People’s Party, NNPP, has said that Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and his close aides will regret leaving the NNPP for the APC.
Kwankwaso made the remarks in an interview with BBC, describing the governor’s defection as a surprise to many including himself. He noted that all the reasons given for the switch were issues that could have been resolved through dialogue.
Governor Yusuf officially joined the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, on January 26, 2026, following his resignation from the NNPP.
He explained that the move was based on his assessment of Nigeria’s political landscape and desire to promote development in Kano State.
However, Kwankwaso dismissed claims of internal conflict within the NNPP, emphasizing that the party remains stable.
He also pointed to the warm reception Governor Yusuf received from former Kano State Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje in the APC as an indication that Yusuf will face political challenges ahead.
Kwankwaso further stated that Kano remains an NNPP stronghold and that the Kwankwassiya Movement is still strong, expressing confidence that Governor Kabir Yusuf, whether or not he returns to the party, would eventually regret leaving.
-9News Nigeria.
