Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, is set to formally re-register as a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Monday, following his resignation from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) last Friday.
The development was confirmed in a statement issued on Sunday by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Dawakin-Tofa.
According to the statement, Yusuf’s decision to return to the APC was guided by what it described as prevailing realities of governance, national unity, and development priorities.
The statement recalled that Yusuf initially joined the APC in 2014 and had emerged as the party’s candidate for the Kano Central Senatorial seat, before stepping down in favour of Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso.
It added that the governor would “formally register as a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano on Monday, January 26, 2026.”
The governor was also quoted as saying that rejoining the ruling party would deepen collaboration with the Federal Government and help accelerate development in Kano State.
“Rejoining the APC will further strengthen cooperation with the Federal Government, accelerate infrastructural development, enhance security coordination and improve service delivery across Kano State,” the statement said.
The spokesperson added that the move is expected to consolidate political stability and promote unity within the state.
According to the statement, Yusuf will register alongside 22 members of the Kano State House of Assembly, eight members of the House of Representatives, and the 44 local government chairmen in the state.
The governor is also expected to officially flag off the APC electronic registration exercise in Kano on the same day.
DAILY GAZETTE had earlier reported that arrangements were being made for Yusuf’s reception into the APC, following directives from the party’s national leadership for stakeholders loyal to the governor to liaise with the party’s Organising Secretary ahead of the registration exercise.
