Kwankwaso declares January 23 ‘World Betrayal Day’ over Gov Yusuf’s exit from NNPP

National Leader of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has announced January 23 as “World Betrayal Day,” following the resignation of Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, from the party.

Governor Yusuf, who is reported to be on his way to the All Progressives Congress (APC), formally announced his resignation from the NNPP on January 23, 2026.

Speaking to his supporters at his Miller Road residence in Kano, Kwankwaso said the idea of designating the date was inspired by reactions from social media users who described the governor’s departure from the NNPP as an act of betrayal.

According to him, one particular post stood out and influenced the decision. He said, “None caught my attention more than one who posted, suggesting that we declare January 23 annually as World Betrayal Day.

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“Therefore, as the leader and grand patron of this movement, I hereby declare that I fully support the declaration,” he said.

Kwankwaso further stated that the day would be observed annually with special activities aimed at reminding members of the events surrounding the governor’s exit.

Recall that Governor Yusuf announced his defection on Friday, attributing his decision to growing internal crises and leadership disagreements within the NNPP.

While supporters of the governor have hailed the move as a strategic step towards aligning with the Federal Government, loyalists of Kwankwaso have condemned it as a betrayal capable of increasing political uncertainty in Kano State.