Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has said his defection from the New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, to the All Progressives Congress, APC, was guided by the interests of Kano State and the country.
Yusuf stated this on Wednesday while presenting the proposed 2027 budget to the Kano State House of Assembly.
The governor recalled that he moved to the APC in January 2026.
According to him, the decision was based on his conviction that the interests of the state and the nation should come first.
"Our political journey also witnessed a significant development in January 2026, when we moved from the New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, to the All Progressives Congress, APC.
“The interests of Kano State and the broader national interest must remain paramount,” he added.
Yusuf also reaffirmed his administration's commitment to inclusive governance, peaceful coexistence and constructive engagement with stakeholders, irrespective of their political affiliations.