Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has reportedly shifted his planned defection from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) from Monday, January 5, 2026, to Monday, January 12, 2026.

The delay is attributed to the governor’s desire to further engage with remaining state legislators and key stakeholders who have not yet fully aligned with the move

Reports had earlier indicated the Governor’s readiness to decamp to APC on Monday, January 5.

However, a source close to the governor, who pleaded anonymity and was present at a meeting between Governor Yusuf and Vice President Kashim Shettima in Abuja on Friday revealed that the governor appealed for additional time.

According to the source, Yusuf wants to further engage a few remaining state legislators and other key stakeholders who are yet to fully align with the proposed political move.

Kano, the ancient city regarded as a major hub of northern Nigerian politics, has in recent days been awash with reports of the governor’s planned defection from the NNPP to the APC.

The development has taken many political observers by surprise, given its potential implications for political balance in the state.