Kano commissioner resigns, pledges allegiance to Kwankwasiysa movement

A member of the Kano State Executive Council, Yusuf Kofarmata, has resigned his position, citing what he described as a departure from the political principles that ushered the current administration into office.

Kofarmata announced his resignation in a statement released on Sunday, explaining that his decision was made in good faith and guided by personal conviction.

“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 both the Ministry of Tertiary Education and the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation. He expressed appreciation to the leadership of the New Nigeria People’s Party and prominent political figures for the opportunity to serve.

He specifically acknowledged the NNPP national leader, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, and members of the Kwankwasiyya movement for their support during his time in office.

“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 also reaffirmed his allegiance to the NNPP and the Kwankwasiyya movement, stating, “Long live NNPP, long live the Kwankwasiyya movement.”

His resignation comes amid rising political tension in Kano State following Yusuf’s recent departure from the NNPP, a development that has sparked a series of resignations and political realignments among government appointees and party officials.

In recent days, several aides and stakeholders associated with the Kwankwasiyya movement have either stepped down or distanced themselves from the state government, citing ideological differences and uncertainty surrounding the administration’s political direction.