Kano State is witnessing a significant political realignment as four key aides of Governor Abba Yusuf resign from his cabinet following his exit from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) on Friday.
Sunusi Sirajo, the governor’s Special Adviser on Political Matters, led the departures, citing a break with Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso’s political ideology. The move was announced via social media, highlighting tensions within the state’s political landscape.
Joining him are Sumaila Abdullahi, Provost of the Anti‑Corruption Institute; Sadiq Kura Mohammad, Managing Director of Kano Zoo; and Abdullahi Ahmad Namama, Senior Special Assistant on Intergovernmental and Foreign Affairs. All were longstanding loyalists of Senator Kwankwaso.
Governor Yusuf’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature, confirmed that replacements are already underway, including the appointment of Mustapha Hamza Buhari as Special Adviser on Political Matters.
Symbolising the shift, NNPP flags have been removed from the Kano Government House, while defections continue among state lawmakers, House of Representatives members, and local government chairmen.
Despite the upheaval, Senator Kwankwaso has called on supporters to remain loyal to the Kwankwasiyya movement, urging them not to abandon the party’s ideology amid the departures.
Political analysts say the resignations mark a turning point in Kano politics, signalling a reshaping of alliances and raising questions about the future influence of the NNPP in the state.
Political Shake-Up in Kano: Four Kwankwaso Loyalists Quit Gov. Yusuf’s Cabinet
