10 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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12 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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14 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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15 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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27 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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41 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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51 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 ‘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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63 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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69 h. 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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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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7 d. ago Kano Governor Meets Tinubu At Aso Rock As Plot To Dump NNPP For APC Thickens

Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf, is currently at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, for a meeting with President Bola Tinubu. The governor, dressed in his signature flowing white babanriga and a red Kwankwasiyya cap, was spotted by our correspondent making his way to the President’s office at 4:13pm local time. The meeting comes amid heightened speculation […] The post Kano Governor Meets Tinubu At Aso Rock As Plot To Dump NNPP For APC Thickens appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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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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7 d. ago Kano governor Abba Yusuf meets Tinubu amid stalled APC defection

Abba Yusuf, the governor of Kano State, on Monday met with President Bola Tinubu at the State House, fuelling speculation read more Kano governor Abba Yusuf meets Tinubu amid stalled APC defection

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1 week ago Inside Kano’s power struggle: What Yusuf’s moves mean for Kwankwaso

The decision of Abba Yusuf, Kano State Governor, to defect to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) from the New read more Inside Kano’s power struggle: What Yusuf’s moves mean for Kwankwaso

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1 week ago Group Hails Kano Govt Over Enhanced Security Amid Yusuf’s Defection Talk

The Kano People’s Rights Alliance (KPRA) has commended the Kano State Government for what it described as timely and necessary steps to enhance security across the state, particularly around the Government House, following heightened political tension linked to the planned defection of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf. KPRA noted that political activities in Kano State have […]

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2 w. ago Shekarau defends Governor Yusuf, says defection not a betrayal of Kwankwaso, NNPP

Ibrahim Shekarau, former Kano State Governor, says it would not amount to betrayal if Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf defects from read more Shekarau defends Governor Yusuf, says defection not a betrayal of Kwankwaso, NNPP

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2 w. ago ‘I Cannot Betray Kwankwaso’, Governor Yusuf’s Old Video Resurfaces Amid Defection Rumours

As political tension simmers in Kano State over reported planned defection of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf to the All Progressives Congress (APC), an old video recorded around July, 2024, showing the governor firmly pledging loyalty to his political mentor and NNPP national leader, Senator Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso, has resurfaced and gone viral. The viral old […]

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3 w. ago Gov Yusuf’s Defection ‘Irreversible’ Despite Kwankwaso’s Ultimatum – Source

The planned defection of Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is irreversible, a top state government source told LEADERSHIP yesterday. This is despite a warning from the party’s national leader, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, that the governor must relinquish office if he […]

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