Kano Gov Formally Joins APC Monday

Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, is about to rejoin the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) on Monday, 26 January 2026.

The governor had resigned from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) on Friday, after months of negotiations and dithering.

Governor Yusuf’s spokesman, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa confirmed his choice to formally be a part of the APC in an announcement on Sunday.

The assertion recalled that Governor Yusuf first joined the APC in 2014 when he gained the celebration’s major election for the Kano central senatorial seat, a place he later conceded to his mentor, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso.

The governor recalled his years of political engagements throughout completely different platforms, together with his most up-to-date stint within the NNPP.

He nonetheless, said that prevailing realities of governance, nationwide cohesion, and improvement necessitated his return to the APC.

Yusuf described the ruling celebration as a well-recognized and structured platform for progressive governance.

In keeping with him, rejoining the APC would additional strengthen cooperation with the Federal Authorities, speed up infrastructural improvement, improve safety coordination, and enhance service supply throughout Kano State.

He added that his newest transfer would additionally consolidate political stability and unity within the state.

The governor had defected On alongside 22 members of the State Home of Meeting, eight members of the Home of Representatives, and Kano’s 44 native authorities chairmen.

Governor Yusuf is predicted to formally launch the APC e-registration train within the state as a part of his defection rites.