Rabiu Kwankwaso Resigns from NNPP, Gives Reasons

Rabiu Kwankwaso has resigned from NNPP.

Philips News reports that the former Kano State Governor and the 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has announced his resignation from the party with immediate effect.

This newspaper understands that Kwankwaso disclosed this in a press statement dated March 29, 2026, where he said the decision followed the need for a strategic political realignment amid the evolving dynamics of Nigeria’s political landscape.

The 2023 presidential candidate expressed gratitude to the party for the opportunity to serve as its National Leader and presidential candidate during the 2023 general elections, describing the decision to leave the party as a difficult one.

According to him, the current trajectory of the nation’s politics necessitated identifying with another political platform that offers a better opportunity to effectively pursue national change.

“I wish to formally announce my resignation from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) with immediate effect,” the statement read.

Read the full statement below…

PRESS STATEMENT
29-03-2026

RESIGNATION FROM THE NEW NIGERIA PEOPLE’S PARTY (NNPP)

I wish to formally announce my resignation from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) with immediate effect.

I seize this opportunity to express my profound gratitude for the honour and… pic.twitter.com/vZrcppUJVY

— Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso (@KwankwasoRM) March 29, 2026

RESIGNATION FROM THE NEW NIGERIA PEOPLE’S PARTY (NNPP)

I wish to formally announce my resignation from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) with immediate effect.

I seize this opportunity to express my profound gratitude for the honour and privilege of serving as the Party’s National Leader and its Presidential Candidate in the 2023 General Elections. As a committed and bonafide member of the party, this was not an easy decision to make.

However, considering the current trajectory of the nation’s political landscape, which calls for strategic realignment, I have found it necessary to identify with another political platform that offers the best opportunity to effectively change the nation.

I extend my deepest appreciation to the National Chairman, Ajuji Ahmed and the entire National Working Committee for their steadfast support throughout my time. I also thank the Board of Trustees, the National Executive Committee, and all levels of leadership across the party — from the ward to the state level, as well as the legacy members of the party and all followers of the Kwankwasiyya Movement for their dedication and commitment to our shared mission.

We shall continue to collaborate and work together towards charting a better and more prosperous future for our dear nation.

Signed,
Sen. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, PhD, FNSE
Former Kano State Governor,
2023 Presidential Candidate,
New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP).