BREAKING: I'm In Serious Pa!ns, I Never Knew A Day Like Will Come - Kwankwaso Cies Out

On January 23, 2026, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso officially declared the date as the "World Day of Betrayal." This was his direct reaction to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf (who is often called "Abba Gida-Gida") resigning from the NNPP and effectively breaking ties with the Kwankwasiyya movement.

​The Breakdown of the "Betrayal"

​The fallout is particularly shocking to many because Governor Yusuf is Kwankwaso’s son-in-law and was widely seen as his most loyal protégé. Here is what happened:

• ​The Defection: On Friday, January 23, 2026, Governor Yusuf resigned from the NNPP. He didn't go alone—he took almost the entire state political structure with him, including 22 State Assembly members, 8 House of Reps members, and all 44 Local Government Chairmen.

• ​Kwankwaso’s Reaction: Addressing his supporters at his residence on Miller Road, Kwankwaso was visibly disappointed. He adopted the "World Day of Betrayal" label (which he said he saw on social media) and promised to institutionalize the day to remind future generations of "the breaking of trust."

• ​The "Price Tag": Kwankwaso also famously stated, "I am not for sale," implying that the Governor and others had been "bought" or influenced by outside forces (specifically the APC) to dismantle the movement.

​The Governor’s Side

​Governor Yusuf cited internal party crises and leadership disputes within the NNPP as his reasons for leaving. Interestingly, while the split is clearly bitter, the Governor has still warned his own supporters not to insult Kwankwaso, calling him a "respected leader" even as they part ways politically.

​What this means for Kano:

1. ​A House Divided: The Kwankwasiyya movement, which has dominated Kano for years, is now split. The Deputy Governor, Aminu Abdulsalam Gwarzo, has notably chosen to stay with Kwankwaso, creating a "divided" government house.

1. ​2027 Outlook: This moves Governor Yusuf toward the APC (ruling party), while Kwankwaso is now forced to rebuild his grassroots base from scratch ahead of the 2027 elections.