Rabiu Kwankwaso Resigns from NNPP Effective Immediately

Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, the former governor of Kano State and a presidential candidate during the 2023 Nigerian elections, has announced his resignation from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) effective immediately. This decision was disclosed in a press statement dated March 29, 2026.

Kwankwaso expressed that his resignation was driven by the necessity for strategic political realignment amid the evolving dynamics of Nigeria's political landscape. He acknowledged the opportunities he had while serving the NNPP and emphasized that leaving the party was not an easy decision.

However, he believes that the current direction of national politics requires alignment with a political platform that offers stronger opportunities for meaningful national change.