POST MORTEM: The rise and fall of NNPP in Kano
The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) in Kano state has suffered significant losses with the defection of Governor Abba Yusuf to the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the exit of Rabiu Kwankwaso to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The NNPP's success in Kano was largely due to Kwankwaso's influence and Yusuf's loyalty.
The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has lost its governor and key political figure in Kano state. Abba Yusuf, the governor, defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in January, taking many state officials with him. Shortly after, Rabiu Kwankwaso, the party's 2023 presidential candidate, exited the NNPP and joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The NNPP's success in Kano was largely due to Kwankwaso's influence and the loyalty of the Kwankwasiyya movement. Yusuf won the 2023 gubernatorial election under the NNPP, but the party's dominance was short-lived due to internal tensions. The defections have left the NNPP without its key figures in Kano. The party's initial success was a result of Kwankwaso's backing and the grassroots mobilisation of the Kwankwasiyya movement.
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