Kwankwaso: When Yusuf Decided To Leave NNPP, Kwankwsiyya Were Shouting & Says We Did Wrong -Jamo

Mohammed Jamo, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has defended Governor Abba Yusuf’s decision to leave the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), describing the move as a necessary step in the face of the party’s declining viability. The comments were shared in a report by Channels TV on Monday, March 30, 2026.

Jamo said the decision to exit the NNPP reflects a pragmatic approach to politics, aimed at preserving the ability to govern effectively and deliver democratic dividends to the people of Kano State. According to him, the party’s decline made it increasingly difficult for Governor Yusuf and his allies to achieve their political objectives within the NNPP framework.

In Jamo’s words, “A few months ago, when Governor Abba Yusuf and some of us decided that the NNPP was no longer a tenable platform for us to continue practising politics, the Kwankwasiyya movement were shouting and saying we had done the wrong thing,” Jamo recalled. His remarks highlight the intense criticism that followed their departure, particularly from members of the Kwankwasiyya faction, who accused the group of abandoning the party at a critical juncture.

Despite the backlash, Jamo insisted that the decision has been vindicated by subsequent political developments. He argued that remaining within a weakened party would have undermined the ability to implement meaningful policies and respond to the needs of Kano citizens. For him and Governor Yusuf, leaving the NNPP was not merely a political maneuver but a strategic step toward ensuring governance effectiveness.

The APC chieftain also noted that the criticisms from Kwankwasiyya supporters were expected, given the entrenched loyalty many members have to the party. “It was clear that our exit would provoke strong reactions. Yet, the unfolding reality confirms that our decision was the right one,” Jamo said.

He suggested that the NNPP’s internal challenges, including diminishing influence and organizational instability, made it an unsuitable platform for serious political engagement…..See More