Kano Ward Chairman Resigns from Nigeria’s NNPP
Isyaku Ali Danja, the Ward Chairman of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) in Ketawa Ward, Gezawa Local Government Area, Kano State, has resigned from the party with immediate effect.
Danja’s resignation was formalized in a letter dated March 29, 2026, and addressed to party leadership. In the correspondence, he stated the decision followed a period of careful consideration. “I sincerely appreciate the opportunity to have been a member of the party and for the experience and relationships built during my time,” the letter read, concluding with a note of thanks for understanding and cooperation.
The move see’s a key local party official in Kano State—a politically critical region in Nigeria’s northwest—step down from his role within one of the country’s main opposition parties. The NNPP, which gained significant traction as a presidential challenger in the 2023 elections, maintains an organizational structure reliant on dedicated local officials like ward chairmen to manage grassroots activities and voter engagement.
While the resignation letter cited personal deliberation, the departure of a sitting ward executive may prompt internal adjustments within the Ketawa Ward chapter. The party is expected to commence processes to fill the vacant position, a routine procedure following such a change in local leadership.
This development occurs as Nigeria’s political landscape continues to see shifting alliances and realignments ahead of future electoral cycles. The NNPP’s strength in Kano remains a vital component of its northern strategy, making personnel stability at the ward level a point of interest for political observers. The party has not yet issued a public response to Danja’s resignation.
