Governor Yusuf Dismisses Kwankwaso, Joins APC in Kano Political Shift

Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf has left the NNPP to join the APC, breaking ties with his longtime political mentor Rabiu Kwankwaso. Yusuf's move is seen as a strategic decision ahead of the 2027 general elections, influenced by internal party dynamics and the rising influence of Deputy Senate President Jibrin Barau (Kano North) Awar within Kano politics.

Concerns over party leadership, grassroots support, and securing the APC ticket for the 2027 governorship election were key factors in Yusuf's defection.