9 h. ago Kwankwaso, NNPP Feel Betrayed By Gov Yusuf’s Defection — Party Spokesperson

Governor Yusuf was long regarded as Kwankwaso’s political protégé within the highly organised movement, known for its grassroots strength and red-cap symbolism. The post Kwankwaso, NNPP Feel Betrayed By Gov Yusuf’s Defection — Party Spokesperson appeared first on Channels Television.

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11 h. ago Gov Yusuf Defects To APC With 22 State, Nine Federal Lawmakers

He explained that the move was aimed at strengthening governance and accelerating development in the state. The post Gov Yusuf Defects To APC With 22 State, Nine Federal Lawmakers appeared first on Channels Television.

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12 h. ago Kwankwaso’s Son Resigns As Kano Youth And Sports Commissioner

The resignation comes amid the planned defection of Governor Yusuf to the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Monday (today). The post Kwankwaso’s Son Resigns As Kano Youth And Sports Commissioner appeared first on Channels Television.

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14 h. ago 22 Kano lawmakers defect to APC after Yusuf’s exit from NNPP

Twenty-two members of the Kano State House of Assembly have defected from the New Nigeria Peoples Party to the All Progressives Congress. The lawmakers announced their defection during a plenary session on Monday, shortly after Governor Abba Yusuf formally resigned from the NNPP following his recent visit to President Bola Tinubu at the State House, Read More: https://punchng.com/22-kano-lawmakers-defect-to-apc-after-yusufs-exit-from-nnpp/

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16 h. ago Not personal ambition, Kano DG defends Yusuf’s exit from NNPP

Kano Governor Abba Yusuf’s defection to APC is not for personal ambition but to align the state with the federal government for better funding. Read More: https://punchng.com/not-personal-ambition-kano-dg-defends-yusufs-exit-from-nnpp/

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17 h. ago Ganduje Returns To Nigeria Ahead Of Governor Yusuf’s Formal Defection To APC

Former national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has returned to Nigeria ahead of the anticipated defection of Kano State governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, to the ruling party. Ganduje arrived in Abuja at about 5:30 a.m. on Monday aboard a British Airways flight from London, according to a statement signed […]

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18 h. ago APC States Benefit More From FG, Gov Yusuf’s Defection Not Personal — Kabiru Dakata

  The Director General of the Kano State Signage and Advertising Agency, Kabiru Dakata, has dismissed the speculation that Governor Abba Yusuf dumped the New … Continue reading APC States Benefit More From FG, Gov Yusuf’s Defection Not Personal — Kabiru Dakata The post APC States Benefit More From FG, Gov Yusuf’s Defection Not Personal — Kabiru Dakata appeared first on Channels Television.

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20 h. ago Morning recap: US ups Nigeria military aid, Kano gov joins APC, Alison

Get today’s Nigeria news recap. Top stories include increased US military aid, Kano governor’s defection, and the start of Alison-Madueke’s trial. Read More: https://punchng.com/morning-recap-us-ups-nigeria-military-aid-kano-gov-joins-apc-alison-madueke-trial-begins-other-top-stories/

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29 h. ago 2027 battle: Kano earthquake as Yusuf dumps opposition for APC

Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf defects from NNPP to the ruling APC, sparking criticism from opposition parties who call the move a betrayal ahead of 2027. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-battle-kano-earthquake-as-yusuf-dumps-opposition-for-apc/

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44 h. ago Defections won’t break Kwankwasiyya, we’ve won from scratch before – Johnson, NNPP’s chieftain

Political tension has returned to Kano State following reports of Governor Abba Yusuf’s planned defection from the New Nigeria Peoples read more Defections won’t break Kwankwasiyya, we’ve won from scratch before – Johnson, NNPP’s chieftain

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53 h. ago Kwankwaso Declares January 23 ‘World Day Of Betrayal’ After Governor Yusuf’s Defection

Former Kano State governor and national leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has declared January 23 as the ‘World Day of Betrayal’ following the defection of his political protégé, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, alongside key elected officials in the state from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP). Kwankwaso made the declaration on […]

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56 h. ago Kano commissioner pledges loyalty to Kwankwaso, NNPP after gov’s defection

Amid the governor’s defection, Kano Commissioner Adamu Aliyu Kibiya reaffirms his loyalty to Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso and the NNPP, clarifying his stance. Read More: https://punchng.com/kano-commissioner-pledges-loyalty-to-kwankwaso-nnpp-after-govs-defection/

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58 h. ago ‘Betrayal Of Trust,’ NNPP Blasts Gov Yusuf Over Exit, Rejects Claims Of Internal Crisis

The NNPP said Governor Yusuf's defection may return Kano to political forces previously rejected by the electorate. The post ‘Betrayal Of Trust,’ NNPP Blasts Gov Yusuf Over Exit, Rejects Claims Of Internal Crisis appeared first on Channels Television.

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65 h. ago ‘It’s Betrayal Of Kano, Kwankwasiyya Movement’, NNPP Slams Governor Yusuf Over Defection

The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has expressed deep disappointment over the resignation of Kano State governor, Abba Yusuf, from the party, describing the move as a betrayal of the people of the state and a major setback to the Kwankwasiyya ideals he once championed. In a statement issued on Friday, the NNPP National Publicity […]

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2 d. ago NNPP calls Abba Yusuf’s defection a breach of Kano voters’ mandate

The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has strongly criticised the resignation and defection of Kano State governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, read more NNPP calls Abba Yusuf’s defection a breach of Kano voters’ mandate

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2 d. ago Mass defection rocks NNPP as Kano governor, 21 assembly members, 8 reps resign

Abba Kabir Yusuf, governor of Kano State, has resigned his membership of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), marking one read more Mass defection rocks NNPP as Kano governor, 21 assembly members, 8 reps resign

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6 d. ago 2027: NNPP Will Win Kano With Or Without Governor Yusuf — Party Chieftain

A chieftain of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Ladipo Johnson, has stated that the party will win the Kano State governorship election in 2027 whether Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf remains in the party or defects to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Johnson made the assertion while reacting to growing speculation that the Kano […]

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6 d. ago Why Governor Yusuf’s Planned Defection To APC Seems Difficult — Senator Sani

Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has offered insight into why Kano State governor, Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf, was foot-dragging on his much-speculated defection from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) as against other recent political realignments across the country. In a Facebook post on Monday, the former […]

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6 d. ago NNPP Will Win Kano In 2027 Even If Gov Yusuf Joins APC, Says Chieftain

There have been reports about the governor leaving the NNPP for the APC. The governor's recent meeting with President Bola Tinubu sparked further discussions about his planned defection.  The post NNPP Will Win Kano In 2027 Even If Gov Yusuf Joins APC, Says Chieftain appeared first on Channels Television.

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7 d. ago Tinubu meets Kano Governor Yusuf amidst defection speculations

Amidst growing speculation about his planned defection to the All Progressive Congress (APC), Abba  Yusuf, the Kano State governor, on read more Tinubu meets Kano Governor Yusuf amidst defection speculations

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