Kano Governor and 73 Officials Resign from NNPP Amid Party Crisis

Kano Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, along with 73 elected officials, resigned from the New Nigeria People's Party (NNPP) due to internal party crises. The resignation was announced by the governor's spokesperson, Sanusi Batur Dawakin Tofa, citing legal challenges and disputes affecting the party's structure nationwide.

The move comes ahead of the 2027 general elections, with the governor expressing gratitude to NNPP for its support since joining in 2022. The resignation has sparked reactions among Nigerians, with concerns raised over the sudden deaths of two lawmakers from the state.