BREAKING: Kano Governor Abba Yusuf Joins APC

The Governor of Kano State, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has officially defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Yusuf joined the ruling party on Monday during a formal ceremony held at the Coronation Hall of the Kano State Government House.

He was received by top APC leaders, including former National Chairman of the party and ex-Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje; the Deputy President of the Senate and Senator representing Kano South, Barau Jibrin; the Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, Yusuf Abdullahi Ata; as well as other senior party officials.

Speaking at the event, the governor said his decision to return to the APC was motivated by the need to collaborate more closely with the Federal Government under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in order to fast track development in Kano State.

Governor Yusuf was elected in 2023 on the platform of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP). He later resigned from the party alongside several members of the Kano State House of Assembly and the House of Representatives, a move that paved the way for his return to the APC.

Further details are expected shortly.