Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has defended his decision to leave the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC), insisting that the move was motivated by the interests of the state and the country.
Yusuf made the declaration on Wednesday while presenting the proposed 2027 budget to the Kano State House of Assembly.
The governor recalled that he defected to the APC in January 2026, explaining that the decision was informed by his conviction that the interests of Kano State and the broader national interest should take priority over political considerations.
He described the defection as a significant development in his administration’s political journey, maintaining that the welfare and progress of the people remained central to his decisions.
“Our political journey also witnessed a significant development in January 2026, when we moved from the New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, to the All Progressives Congress, APC.
“The interests of Kano State and the broader national interest must remain paramount,” he said.
Yusuf also reiterated his administration’s commitment to inclusive governance, peaceful coexistence and constructive engagement with stakeholders across political divides.
He said his government would continue to work with individuals and groups irrespective of their political affiliations, stressing the importance of cooperation in pursuing the development of the state.
The governor’s latest remarks come amid political realignments ahead of the 2027 general elections, following his departure from the NNPP, the platform on which he was elected governor in 2023.
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