The political atmosphere in Kano State has grown increasingly volatile as signals strengthen that Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s inner circle is actively moving toward the All Progressives Congress (APC). This potential shift, reported on Monday, January 12, 2026, marks a deepening of the rift between the Governor and his erstwhile political mentor, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso. Insiders suggest that the “drift” is a tactical move to consolidate the Governor’s power and secure federal support, especially as the internal friction within the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) becomes untenable.
While a formal declaration is yet to be made, the visible alignment of key stakeholders in the Governor’s camp with APC leadership has sent the Kano political space into a frenzy. For the APC, absorbing a sitting governor of a strategic state like Kano would represent a massive electoral coup. Conversely, for the Kwankwaso movement, this represents a significant threat to its long-standing dominance in the region. Security forces are reportedly on high alert in the state to prevent any outbreaks of violence between rival party supporters as the rumors of this high-stakes defection continue to circulate.
