Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf is set to return to the All Progressives Congress on Monday, January 26, 2026, a few days after he resigned from the New Nigeria Peoples Party. The decision was confirmed in a statement released on Sunday by his spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa.
According to the statement, the governor said his return to the APC followed careful consideration of current governance demands, national unity, and development goals. He recalled that he was among the early members of the APC, having joined the party in 2014 when he emerged as its candidate for the Kano Central Senatorial seat before stepping down for party unity.
After years of political activity across different platforms, including his recent time in the NNPP, the governor said the APC remains a familiar party with a clearer structure for governance. He added that rejoining the ruling party would improve cooperation between Kano State and the Federal Government.
The statement further noted that the move is expected to aid infrastructure growth, strengthen security cooperation, and improve service delivery across the state. It also said the decision would help maintain political stability and unity within Kano.
Governor Yusuf is expected to officially register as an APC member in Kano on Monday alongside 22 members of the Kano State House of Assembly, eight members of the House of Representatives, and all 44 local government chairmen in the state. He is also scheduled to formally launch the APC e-registration exercise in Kano on the same day.