A high-ranking official in the Kano State government has resigned from his position, sparking speculation about his potential defection to a rival political party. Nura Hussaini, Special Adviser on Commerce to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, stepped down from his role, although the reason for his resignation remains unclear. Hussaini is a close ally of Engr. Sagir Ibrahim Koki, a lawmaker representing Kano Municipal Federal Constituency.
There are reports suggesting that Hussaini’s decision may be linked to plans to join the All Progressives Congress (APC) alongside his boss, Koki. This development comes amid tensions within the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), to which Hussaini and Koki currently belong. Recently, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, a prominent NNPP figure, expressed frustration with some party lawmakers who he accused of fraternizing with APC members and abandoning the party’s trademark red cap, a symbol of the Kwankwasiyya Movement.
Kwankwaso warned that the party is monitoring the situation and will take action against those involved. Additionally, there are rumors that other NNPP lawmakers from various constituencies, including Nassarawa, Kumbotso, and Gwale, are considering defecting to the APC in the coming weeks. The potential defections could have significant implications for the political landscape in Kano State and the NNPP as a whole.
The NNPP has been a major force in Kano State politics, with a strong following and a distinct ideology. However, the party has faced internal challenges and external pressures, which may be contributing to the reported defections. As the situation unfolds, it remains to be seen how the party will respond to the potential loss of key members and how this will impact its future prospects.
The resignation of Nura Hussaini and the potential defections of other lawmakers highlight the complex and dynamic nature of Nigerian politics. The developments in Kano State are being closely watched, and the outcome may have far-reaching consequences for the state and the country as a whole.