Kwankwaso Loyalists Resign En Masse After Gov Yusuf Dumps NNPP

Several political appointees in Kano State, loyal to Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, following Governor Abba Yusuf’s resignation from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), have begun tendering their resignations, in protest of what they described as a betrayal of the political movement.

In a video shared on social media, a former Special Adviser to the Governor on Political Matters, Sunusi Sirajo, announced his resignation, citing Governor Yusuf’s exit from the NNPP as the reason.

“After we got information that the governor has left the NNPP and there are expectations that he will join the APC, I submitted my resignation letter, but it was not accepted,” Sirajo said.

He explained that his letter was rejected by the Office of the Secretary to the State Government, prompting him to make a public declaration.

“I am making this video to publicly inform everyone that I have resigned my position. I appreciate the opportunity to serve and the work we did together over the past two years. But I cannot be part of betrayal. I remain loyal to our leader, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso,” he declared.

In a swift response, Governor Yusuf’s media aide, Sanusi Bature, confirmed the appointment of Mustapha Hamza Buhari as the new Special Adviser on Political Matters, replacing Sirajo.

Other top appointees who have stepped down include:

Sumaila Abdullahi, Esq., Provost, Anti-Corruption Institute

Sadiq Kura Mohammad, Managing Director, Kano Zoo

Abdullahi Ahmad Namama, Senior Special Assistant on Intergovernmental and Foreign Affairs

More resignations are reportedly underway as cracks deepen within the administration.

NNPP Flags Pulled Down at Kano Government House

Amid the political fallout, NNPP flags have been removed from the Kano State Government House.

In a viral video, Governor Yusuf’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature, was seen personally taking down NNPP flags from the premises.

A visit by Vanguard to the government house confirmed that the party’s banners had been removed from the main entrance and key buildings within the complex.