A Kano State Commissioner, Yusuf Kofarmata, has resigned his appointment as a member of the State Executive Council, citing what he described as a departure from the political ideology that brought the current administration to power.
Kofarmata announced his resignation in a statement issued on Sunday, saying the decision was taken in good faith and guided by conscience.
“I hereby resign my appointment as commissioner and member of the Kano State Executive Council. I cannot continue to work under a government that has derailed from the ideology that brought it to power,” he said.
The former commissioner served in the Ministry of Tertiary Education and later in the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation.
He expressed gratitude to the leadership of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) and key political figures for the opportunity to serve, specifically thanking the party’s national leader, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and supporters of the Kwankwasiyya movement.
“I remain grateful to our national leader, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and the people who stood with us throughout the journey,” he said.
Kofarmata reaffirmed his loyalty to the NNPP and the Kwankwasiyya movement, declaring his continued commitment to the party and its ideals.
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His resignation comes amid growing political tension in Kano State following Governor Yusuf’s recent exit from the NNPP, which has triggered a wave of resignations and political realignments among government appointees and party officials.
In recent days, several aides and stakeholders aligned with the Kwankwasiyya movement have either resigned or distanced themselves from the state government, citing ideological differences and uncertainty over the administration’s political direction.
Kofarmata’s departure further highlights internal strain within Kano’s political landscape as political alignments continue to shift ahead of the 2027 general elections.