Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, was also said to be on the verge of joining the APC following a protracted crisis within the New Nigeria Peoples Party. The Kano State chapter of the APC, which confirmed the governor’s imminent exit, said he was expected to join the party in the coming days. The NNPP also said it was not worried by the planned defection of Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf to the ruling APC. Olaposi claimed that Governor Yusuf had already been suspended and was no longer a member of the party. He warned political parties allegedly courting the governor and his allies to be cautious, accusing Governor Yusuf and Kwankwaso of lacking ideology and loyalty.

Source: Punch January 03, 2026 04:36 UTC