A former Commissioner for Rural and Community Development in Kano State, Abba Sani Abbas, has officially resigned from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP).
According to reports, Abbas, who was recently dismissed alongside five other commissioners by the Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has made the decision to switch his political allegiance and join the All Progressives Congress (APC). This move comes after his removal from office, signaling a significant shift in his political career. Abbas was warmly received into the APC fold by Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin, who formally welcomed him into the party.
During the welcoming ceremony, which was captured in a video released by the media office of the Deputy Senate President, Abbas was seen symbolically removing the red cap associated with the Kwankwasiyya movement, a prominent symbol of the NNPP, and replacing it with a different cap. This gesture marked his formal switch in allegiance and symbolized his departure from the NNPP and his entry into the APC.
In other related news from Kano State, the 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II, has called on the people of Kano to remain calm and peaceful following the Court of Appeal’s ruling on the ongoing emirate dispute. The Court of Appeal in Abuja, led by Justice Muhammad Mustapha, issued its decision on Friday, January 10, 2025. The court ruled that the Federal High Court in Kano lacked jurisdiction to handle the case involving the Kano monarchy. As a result, the court ordered that the Kano State Chief Judge appoint a new judge to oversee the case involving the 15th Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, the Kano State Government, the 16th Emir, Muhammad Sanusi II, and the Kano State Assembly.
In his response to the ruling, Emir Sanusi expressed his satisfaction with the judgment and welcomed the decision. Speaking to the people at his palace in Kano City after Friday prayers, he commended the Court of Appeal's verdict. Emir Sanusi further urged the residents of Kano to remain patient, peaceful, and prayerful as the legal process continues. His call for peace and unity reflects his commitment to maintaining harmony within the state amidst ongoing legal battles.
