Political Turmoil in Kano State as Governor's Son Defects to APC

In a significant political development in Kano State, Mustapha Kwankwaso, the son of Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, has resigned from his commission and defected from the NNPP to the APC in January 2026. This move follows Governor Abba Yusuf's attempts to establish his own political identity and leverage resources within the party, leading to a power struggle.

The defection of Mustapha Kwankwaso and several NNPP state lawmakers to the APC signifies a calculated power grab and a shift in political dynamics. The move has deepened the rift within the Kwankwasiyya movement, posing formidable challenges for the dominant political force in Kano.

The defection is seen as an attempt by Governor Yusuf to break free from Senator Kwankwaso's influence and establish his authority, although it has also triggered a factional war within the state.