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After Yusuf’s APC Switch, Kano Commissioners Begin Mass Exit.
Several commissioners and senior government officials in Kano State have tendered their resignations in the wake of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s defection from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC).....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Governor Yusuf formally joined the APC on Monday, describing the move as being “in the best interest of the people of Kano State,” after earlier resigning from the NNPP on Friday over what he called persistent internal crises and leadership disputes within the party.
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The political realignment followed closely on the heels of the defection of 21 members of the Kano State House of Assembly from the NNPP to the APC.
Among the latest officials to step down is the Commissioner for Internal Security and Special Services, retired Air Vice Marshal Ibrahim Umaru. In a resignation letter dated January 26, 2026, and addressed to the governor through the Secretary to the State Government, Umaru expressed gratitude for the trust placed in him, recalling his appointment as Director-General of the Special Services Directorate in June 2023 before his elevation to commissioner.
“Given the recent developments, I believe it is in the best interest of the state and the administration for me to vacate the office,” Umaru stated, noting that the decision was taken after careful consideration. He added that his service was anchored on the principles of the Kwankwasiyya Movement led by former governor and NNPP leader, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso.
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The Commissioner for Special Duties, Nasiru Sule Garo, also resigned, citing deep reflection in a letter dated January 26 and addressed through the SSG. He described serving the people of Kano State as an honour and thanked the governor for the opportunity, pledging to ensure a smooth handover.
Other senior officials who have resigned include Laminu Rabiu, Director-General of the Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board, and Hassan Danbappa, Managing Director of the Kano State Roads Maintenance Agency.
In his letter, Rabiu said his decision followed a reassessment of his political alignment, reaffirming his loyalty to Senator Kwankwaso, the NNPP and the Kwankwasiyya Movement.
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Also stepping aside is Shafa’atu Ahmed, Chief Governor’s Reporter at the Ministry of Rural and Urban Development, who thanked Governor Yusuf for the opportunity to serve.
All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain Abdulmumini Jibrin has alleged that members of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) are intentionally orchestrating unrest and turmoil in Kano as the 2027 general elections approach. This accusation follows provocative incidents where symbols like the APC broom and caps bearing President Bola Tinubu’s signature were set ablaze, prompting retaliatory burning of Kwankwansiya caps linked to NDC vice-presidential candidate Rabiu Kwankwaso.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
During an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Jibrin asserted that the opposition is resorting to these tactics because they recognize they are facing certain defeat in the state, particularly within the critical Kano South swing zone. He emphasized that the opposition’s actions were a deliberate strategy to trigger a crisis right before the start of the campaign, assuring the public that the ruling party will not allow those efforts to succeed.
The newly re-elected Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, recently embarked on a series of political consultations in Abuja, starting with a visit to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. Lere Olayinka, the media aide to the FCT minister, shared a photograph on social media documenting the meeting, which featured Adeleke and Wike shaking hands while displaying the governor’s certificate of return.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
This engagement followed closely on the heels of a closed-door meeting between Governor Adeleke and President Bola Tinubu at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa, where the governor presented his official return documents and expressed appreciation regarding the recent electoral process. During their discussions, President Tinubu advised the governor to foster an environment of unity and refrain from marginalizing political opponents, emphasizing that winning an election represents a democratic mandate rather than a conquest.
President Bola Tinubu has firmly criticized former vice-presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar, dismissing his recent proposal to reinstate the petrol subsidy regime as a fundamental lack of understanding of economic management and governance.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Upon taking office, the current administration discontinued the fuel subsidy and floated the national currency to address structural economic imbalances. While these sweeping policy changes triggered widespread financial pressures and heightened the cost of living for average citizens, the government maintains that the reforms were essential for long-term fiscal stability.
Addressing critics from the Presidential Villa, President Tinubu defended the decision by highlighting its immediate impact on sub-national finances. He pointed out that prior to the intervention, numerous state governments struggled to meet monthly obligations to workers and retirees. According to the administration, the savings generated from ending the subsidy have since enabled states to consistently service salary arrears and pension commitments, framing the policy shift as a vital corrective measure for the nation’s broader financial framework.
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