FactCheck: Did Kano Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf defect from NNPP to APC?

Viral reports circulating suggest that the Governor of Kano State had abandoned his political party for another. Given the implications of such a move, the claim sparked debate among party supporters and the broader public.

Claim: The Executive Governor of Kano State, Abba Kabir Yusuf, dumped his party, NNPP, to APC

Verification: In January 2026, Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State resigned from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) to join the All Progressives Congress (APC). The governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature, announced the development in a statement on Friday.

Verdict: TRUE

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