Nigeria, Jan. 23 -- Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has formally resigned from the New Nigeria People's Party (NNPP), blaming deepening internal crises and protracted leadership disputes rocking the party.

The governor's decision was announced on Friday in a statement by his spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa. According to the statement, Yusuf communicated his resignation in a letter addressed to the NNPP Chairman of Diso-Chiranchi Ward, Gwale Local Government Area, with effect from January 25, 2026.

In the letter, the governor expressed gratitude to the party for offering him a political platform and supporting his political journey since 2022.

"I remain sincerely appreciative of the opportunity given to me by the party, ...