Ex-Kano Governor Shekarau Defends Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, Says Leaving NNPP Won’t Constitute Betrayal Amid Party Divisions

Former Kano State Governor Ibrahim Shekarau has defended Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf amid speculation that he may defect from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking to DCL Hausa, Shekarau stated that political alignments are personal choices shaped by circumstances and consultations, not acts of disloyalty.
Shekarau referenced historical precedent, noting that Senator Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso previously left the PDP for APC while holding office without relinquishing his mandate, suggesting Yusuf’s potential move would follow a similar path.
He also highlighted past disagreements within the NNPP over power-sharing arrangements, which led him and his supporters to exit the party. Shekarau emphasized that defection, when done in consultation with supporters, should not be framed as betrayal, and insisted that Governor Yusuf should be allowed to make his decision freely without being demonized.

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Kwankwaso Declares Readiness for Alliances, Open to Presidential or Vice Presidential Run Ahead of 2027 Election

Former Kano State Governor and NNPP leader, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has stated he is ready to contest in the 2027 elections either as President or Vice President, depending on agreements with trusted allies. Speaking in Kano State, Kwankwaso emphasized prioritizing alignment with like-minded partners over personal ambition and highlighted the importance of grassroots mobilization in his political strategy.

He noted that multiple options are being considered to avoid accusations of secret deals, stressing that past election disputes, especially from 2023, are being addressed at the community level. Kwankwaso also criticized empty political promises, particularly those targeting youth support, and reaffirmed that his political approach is guided by resilience, dignity, and strength.

Kwankwaso’s remarks also recalled prior attempts at alliances, such as with Peter Obi’s Labour Party in 2023, which failed over disagreements about the presidential candidacy. Discussions for future alliances remain ongoing within the NNPP and potentially with other parties.



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NNPP Dissolves Kano Party Structures as Governor Abba Yusuf Set to Defect to APC, Signals Major Political Realignment

The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has dissolved all its party structures in Kano State, including state, local government, and ward executives, ahead of Governor Abba Yusuf’s anticipated defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The decision, announced by NNPP National Publicity Secretary Oladipo Johnson, follows an emergency meeting of the party’s National Working Committee, which resolved to set up caretaker committees to manage party affairs in the interim. The move comes amid a deepening rift between NNPP national leader and former Kano governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso and Governor Yusuf, who is reportedly poised to join the APC within days. The Kano APC has confirmed expectations of Yusuf’s defection, a development analysts say could significantly reshape the state’s political landscape ahead of future elections.

BREAKING: Abiya Emerges Acting NNPP State Chairman in Kano

…as Dawakin Tofa Exco Submits Report on Dungurawa’s Sacking

Hon. Abdullahi Zubairu Abiya has emerged as the Acting State Chairman of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) in Kano State, following the sacking of the former State Chairman, Hashimu Dungurawa.

The appointment was endorsed by the NNPP State Executive Committee after an emergency meeting held at the party’s secretariat in Kano.

The decision was announced by Barrister Yusuf Mukhtar, the Assistant Legal Adviser of the party, who said Abiya’s appointment was in line with the provisions of the NNPP constitution.

Party sources said the development followed the submission of a formal resolution on the sacking and expulsion of Dungurawa by the Dawakin Tofa Local Government Executive Committee.

Earlier, the Dawakin Tofa EXCO, under the leadership of Hon. Abdullahi Ali Uban Iya Dawanau, transmitted the resolution forwarded by the Gargari Ward Executive to the state leadership of the party.

The resolution was adopted at the second executive meeting of the Gargari Ward, held two weeks after the general election, where Dungurawa was accused of anti-party activities.

After reviewing the report, the State EXCO endorsed the decision and approved Abiya’s emergence as Acting State Chairman.

Party officials said the move was aimed at restoring internal discipline, strengthening party cohesion, and repositioning the NNPP for future political engagements in Kano State.

In his response, the Ag. Chairman of the NNPP Kano State chapter Hon. Abdullahi Zubairu Imam Abiya said the party is will do justice to all manner of poeple and remain loyal to the national leader Sen. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso and Kano State Governor Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf

Kwankwaso Warns ‘No One Betrays NNPP And Succeeds’ As Rumours Of Kano Governor Abba Yusuf’s Defection To APC Intensify

Former Kano State governor and New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) leader, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has issued a strong warning amid persistent reports that Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf may defect to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking to his loyalists in a video seen by SaharaReporters, Kwankwaso said no individual who has betrayed the NNPP has ever succeeded politically. He expressed surprise at reports of some party members crossing over but noted with satisfaction the strong turnout of supporters at the gathering. The warning comes as multiple sources claim Governor Yusuf is set to leave the NNPP, possibly with or without Kwankwaso’s approval, following consultations with lawmakers and political stakeholders. Although Yusuf has yet to officially announce any defection, political tension continues to rise in Kano as speculation over his next move deepens.

NNPP Kano Chairman Urges Members Not to Defect to APC Amid Rising Political Tensions

Suleiman Hashim Dungurawa, NNPP Kano State Chairman, has urged party members to resist plans to defect to the APC. Speaking on behalf of both state and national leadership, he emphasized that the NNPP’s national leader, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, opposes any defections. Dungurawa stressed that staying in the party is crucial for fulfilling NNPP’s vision of improving governance, education, agriculture, commerce, and other key sectors in Kano State. He also appealed on moral and religious grounds for members to remain committed.

Kano Governor Abba Yusuf Set to Defect from NNPP to APC, Reshaping State’s Political Landscape

Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf is poised to defect from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in January 2026, ending his decades-long alliance with Rabiu Kwankwaso. Sources reveal Yusuf has secured the backing of lawmakers and local government chairmen, making the defection appear irreversible. The move threatens NNPP’s political presence in Kano and signals a major shift ahead of the 2027 elections. Reports indicate a potential replacement for the deputy governor is underway, and key APC positions in the state are being realigned in preparation for the transition.

We Are Keeping Our Eyes on INEC’ — Kwankwaso Warns as NNPP Holds National Convention, Prepares for 2027 Elections in Abuja

Former presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has declared that his party will closely monitor the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as preparations intensify for the 2027 general elections. Speaking at the NNPP national convention in Abuja shortly after newly re-elected party executives were sworn in, Kwankwaso stressed that INEC’s role is critical to the survival of democracy in Nigeria. He congratulated the commission on the appointment of its new chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, noting that public confidence in the electoral process depends largely on the conduct of the electoral umpire. Kwankwaso assured party members that NNPP leadership would continue strengthening the party nationwide, as the convention ratified key NEC decisions and elected members of the National Working Committee, signalling the party’s determination to build on its breakout performance in the 2023 elections ahead of 2027.

Kwankwaso Hails Gov Yusuf’s Transformative Achievements in Kano

The National Leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has expressed satisfaction over the outstanding performance and infrastructural transformation being recorded under the administration of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf.

Kwankwaso stated this on Sunday night when he received Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf on a courtesy visit at his residence in Abuja, where the governor formally presented his recent national leadership award.

The Kwankwasiyya leader said the award bestowed on Governor Yusuf was a testament to good governance and social economic growth being impacted on the good people of Kano.

Senator Kwankwaso expressed joy over the governor’s achievement, and applauded his remarkable development through purposeful leadership.

He also offered prayers and goodwill to the governor, urging him to sustain the tempo of public service reforms and people-oriented development.

During the meeting, the governor presented the Distinguished Award for Visionary Leadership and Public Service Sector Reform, which was conferred on him at the Nigeria Excellence Awards in Public Service (NEAPS) held earlier in Abuja.

Surprise Reunion in Kano! — Governor Abba Yusuf and Ex-Governor Ganduje Meet for the First Time Since 2023 Election

In a rare and unexpected encounter, Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and his predecessor, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, came face-to-face on Tuesday for the first time since the fiercely contested 2023 gubernatorial election.

According to DAILY POST, the meeting occurred at the Malam Aminu Kano International Airport, marking nearly two years since the political rivals last crossed paths.

Witnesses described the moment as cordial and surprisingly friendly, as both men exchanged pleasantries despite their history of political tension.

Ganduje, who currently serves as the Chairman of the Board of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), was reportedly in Kano for an inspection visit, while Governor Yusuf was preparing to board a flight to Abuja.

Their unexpected encounter comes years after Ganduje chose not to personally hand over power to Yusuf in 2023, instead delegating the task to then Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Usman Alhaji.

Governor Yusuf of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) had defeated Ganduje’s preferred candidate, Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna of the All Progressives Congress (APC), in what was one of Nigeria’s most intense gubernatorial races.

The brief exchange at the airport has since stirred public interest, with many interpreting it as a possible symbol of reconciliation or at least mutual respect between two of Kano’s most influential political figures.

U.S. Lawmaker Blasts Kwankwaso Over Alleged Role in Christian Killings — “You Made Blasphemy Punishable by Death”

A U.S. Congressman, Rep. Riley M. Moore, representing West Virginia’s Second District, has sharply criticized former Kano State Governor and NNPP presidential candidate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, over his comments denying claims of a Christian genocide in Nigeria.

Kwankwaso had earlier reacted to U.S. President Donald Trump’s designation of Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” and Trump’s threat of possible military action, saying that Nigeria’s insecurity crisis is not based on religion, ethnicity, or politics.

However, in a post shared via his official X handle, Rep. Moore accused Kwankwaso of hypocrisy, alleging that his administration introduced Sharia law in Kano State — a law that makes blasphemy punishable by death.

“Governor — do you care to comment on your own complicity in the death of Christians?” Moore wrote.
“You instituted Sharia law. You signed the law that makes so-called blasphemy punishable by death.”


Kwankwaso, who governed Kano State twice, has yet to respond to the U.S. lawmaker’s allegations.

Help Nigeria Tackle Insecurity Instead Of Issuing ‘Threat,’ Kwankwaso Tells US

The presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) in the 2023 election, Rabiu Kwankwaso, says the United States of America (USA) should assist Nigeria with “cutting-edge technologies” to fight insecurity.

NNPP Denies Plans to Endorse Tinubu for 2027 — “We’ve Made No Such Decision,” Says Party Chairman Agbo Major



The National Chairman of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Agbo Major, has firmly denied speculations that the party plans to adopt President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as its presidential candidate in the 2027 general elections.

In an exclusive interview with DAILY POST, Agbo Major clarified that the NNPP has not taken any formal decision to align with President Tinubu or the All Progressives Congress (APC), emphasizing that such claims are unfounded.

“There are two separate issues here — individuals within the party who may be eyeing the APC, and the party itself as an institution,” he said.
“It is not unusual for political parties to explore collaborations for national stability, but as a party, the NNPP has made no such move or decision to adopt Tinubu or merge with the APC.”


Agbo Major also addressed the ongoing wave of defections from opposition parties to the ruling APC, clarifying that former NNPP members, including Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, who were expelled from the party, are acting independently and not on behalf of the NNPP.

Speaking on the political future of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State, Agbo Major noted that the governor’s case was “peculiar.”

“Governor Yusuf came into the NNPP through Kwankwaso’s movement and won the election. However, since assuming office, he’s been under intense control from Kwankwaso, who dictates his every move from Abuja,” he explained.
“If the governor decides to leave NNPP to free himself and serve the people of Kano more effectively, that’s understandable. We won’t hold it against him.”


When asked whether Kwankwaso and Governor Yusuf could coexist in the APC, Agbo Major expressed doubt.

“It would be very difficult for both men to work together again under one roof unless the governor completely surrenders himself. Kwankwaso is extremely domineering — loyalty to him is total.”


Agbo Major’s statement comes amid growing political realignments ahead of the 2027 elections, as key figures across major parties reposition themselves for influence and power.

NNPP Too Small For Me, Kwankwaso Never Reached Out While I Was In Prison,’ Says Faruk Lawan, Ex-Lawmaker Pardoned By Tinubu.

Lawan explained that his decision stems from a desire to operate on a broader, national scale, rather than remaining tied to a party he considers limited in reach.

Former Nigerian House of Representatives member Faruk Lawan has alleged that Senator Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso, leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), never reached out to show concern during his time in prison.

He added that even a year after regaining his freedom, the former governor has not contacted him.

Lawan, who was pardoned by President Bola Tinubu on October 9, 2025, for corruption offences he was convicted of, said that while there is still mutual respect between him and Kwankwaso, he no longer aligns politically with the Kwankwasiyya movement.

“Now a whole year has passed, and he hasn’t called to wish me well, to say ‘May God bring you out of this place’ or to pray for me,” Lawan said, revealing what he described as a lack of support from some of his former political allies.

He said this in an interview with BBC Hausa, further emphasising that the relationship, while respectful, is no longer political.

Kwankwaso Denies Reports of Defection to APC or Any Party

Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, former Governor of Kano State and national leader of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), has refuted claims that he submitted a letter of intent to join the All Progressives Congress (APC) or any other political party.

Addressing speculation about an imminent defection, Kwankwaso stated that no such action has been taken.

“We have been alerted to some online statements suggesting that we have submitted a letter of intent to join a political party in the country. We would like to clarify that we have not made any such submission to any party,” he said in a statement.

He urged the public to rely on official channels for updates regarding his political plans.

Ganduje, Barau, Kano APC Leaders Endorse Tinubu’s 2027 Re-Election Bid

According to a report by Punch on Thursday, September 25, 2025, former All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman Abdullahi Umar Ganduje and Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin have reaffirmed their support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s second-term ambition in 2027.

At a high-level strategy meeting in Abuja, Ganduje led key Kano political figures in declaring unity within the APC while outlining plans to reclaim Kano State from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP).

Reflecting on the party’s narrow loss in the 2023 governorship election, Ganduje stressed that the APC had remained politically intact and was now regaining ground through strategic alliances and defections.

“We are here to examine our progress in Kano State and to assure Mr. President that our party is solidly behind him,” Ganduje said. “You all know what happened during the last election—we were about to win, but unfortunately, we did not. Since then, our party has remained intact.”


He revealed that several high-profile politicians had defected to the APC, including Senator Kawu Sumaila, former House of Representatives members, a past Speaker of the Kano State House of Assembly, and ex-commissioners from the NNPP. Ganduje described these developments as evidence of APC’s growing political strength in Kano.

The meeting also focused on mobilizing for the ongoing voter registration exercise, which stakeholders described as a critical step toward securing victory in 2027. Ganduje encouraged Kano residents to register in large numbers, stressing that political outcomes depend heavily on voter participation.

Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin echoed Ganduje’s message, calling the gathering a strategic move ahead of the 2027 elections. He praised Tinubu’s contributions to the North, particularly in Kano, citing federal appointments, infrastructure projects, and institutional investments as proof of the President’s commitment.

House Appropriations Committee Chairman Hon. Abubakar Kabir Bichi also lauded the administration, pointing to major road constructions and other development initiatives. He dismissed claims that Tinubu has neglected the North, describing such allegations as politically motivated.

The meeting concluded with a unified endorsement of Tinubu’s re-election bid and a strong resolve to return Kano to APC control, signaling the beginning of what promises to be an intense political campaign in the state ahead of 2027.

Ganduje, Barau Rally Kano APC Stakeholders for Tinubu’s 2027 Re-election

Former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, and Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibrin, on Thursday, led prominent party stakeholders from Kano State in declaring full support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid.

The strategic meeting, held in Abuja, brought together key APC heavyweights who also vowed to reclaim Kano State from the ruling New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP).

Among those present were the Minister of State for Housing, Alhaji Abdullahi Atta, Senator Kawu Sumaila, House Appropriations Committee Chairman, Hon. Abubakar Kabir Abubakar, and former Kano governor, Senator Kabiru Gaya, alongside several other party chieftains.

Speaking at the gathering, Ganduje emphasized the importance of unity within the APC in Kano and the need to consolidate support for President Tinubu:

“We are here to reaffirm our loyalty to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and to ensure that Kano remains a stronghold of the APC in 2027. We must work together to return our party to power in the state and strengthen the President’s chances of re-election.”


His remarks were echoed by Barau, who described the stakeholders’ commitment as a collective resolve to guarantee continuity of the Tinubu administration.

Insiders revealed that plans are underway for grassroots mobilisation across all 44 local government areas of Kano State, as part of a broader strategy to weaken NNPP’s hold under Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf.

The leaders stressed that unity, early preparation, and grassroots engagement would be critical in countering the opposition and ensuring APC’s dominance in Kano ahead of 2027.

The meeting marked a renewed determination among Kano APC leaders to rally behind Tinubu’s second-term project while simultaneously strategizing to wrest control of the state from the NNPP.

Kwankwaso Signals Conditional Return to APC, Stresses NNPP Must Benefit

Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, the 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), has signaled his willingness to return to the All Progressives Congress (APC), but emphasized that such a move would only happen under “strong conditions.”

The former Kano State governor made the declaration on Thursday while receiving Buhari Bakwana, a former aide to ex-Governor Abdullahi Ganduje, who visited him with APC representatives from all 44 local government areas of Kano State.

Kwankwaso insisted that any discussion about rejoining APC or merging must clearly outline the benefits for the NNPP.

“If you are asking us to join APC, you must tell us what NNPP will gain,” he said.

The NNPP leader stressed that his party would not allow itself to be “used and dumped,” recalling his role in establishing APC in 2013 and the political persecution he and his allies endured at the time.

“We have gubernatorial candidates in all states and full structures nationwide. What will you offer them if we join? We are ready to join APC under strong conditions and promises. We will not allow anyone to use us and later dump us,” he added.


Kwankwaso also reflected on past frustrations with both APC and PDP, accusing the parties of breaching agreements.

“Eight years of APC under the immediate past President Muhammadu Buhari gave us nothing, not even appreciation. In PDP, we asked for just a zonal party chairman, but they refused. We left peacefully, and today we are strong and have integrity,” he noted.

The statement contrasts with his earlier remarks at the NNPP National Executive Council meeting, where he pledged to remain with the party despite swirling rumors of defection.

Reacting to Kwankwaso’s comments, Kano APC State Secretary Hon. Zakari Ibrahim Sarina said the party would welcome him back, provided he abides by APC principles.

“Kwankwaso can’t come to APC to control the party that has national spread. Remember, APC is not NNPP, which he established and controls. We are ready to welcome him because his return would be an advantage to the ruling party. It will also promote peace and development in Kano,” Sarina added.

Kwankwaso, Dangote Grace Dantata Family Wedding in Kano

The National Leader of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, on Saturday, September 20, 2025, joined Africa’s richest man and Chairman of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, at the wedding fatiha of the children of the late patriarch, Alhaji Sayyu Idris Dantata, in Kano.

The elegant ceremony, which united two prominent Nigerian families, took place at the historic Alhaji Alhassan Dantata Mosque in Koki Quarters, Kano State. It featured the solemnization of marriage between Faisal Mohammed Bello, son of former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mohammed Bello Adoke, and Amira Sayyu Dantata, daughter of the respected Kano businessman.

The event attracted an array of high-profile dignitaries, including political leaders, captains of industry, and traditional rulers, who gathered to celebrate the much-anticipated union.

In his goodwill message, Senator Kwankwaso prayed for the couple, asking Almighty God to bless their home with love, harmony, and prosperity.

The presence of both Dangote and Kwankwaso underscored the importance of the occasion, as Kano played host to one of the most glamorous and celebrated weddings of the year.

News Brief: The National Chairman of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Dr. Ajuji Ahmed, says President Bola Tinubu’s policies are inflicting hardship on all Nigerians, leading to widespread discontent across the country. He noted that from market women to student leaders and political figures, citizens nationwide are lamenting the government’s economic decisions. Ahmed also dismissed claims that NNPP is solely focused on Kano State, stressing that the party is positioning itself as a national force ahead of the 2027 elections.

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