According to a report by The Sun on Monday, March 30, 2026, former Kano State Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Mustapha Rabiu Kwankwaso, has announced his resignation from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP).
The announcement was made on Monday through a post on his Facebook page, where he confirmed his decision to leave the party.
His exit marks a significant development within the NNPP, particularly coming shortly after the departure of his father, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, a prominent political figure and former presidential candidate of the party in the 2023 general elections.
Mustapha explained that his decision to leave the NNPP follows careful consideration of his political future.
His departure comes just a day after his father also exited the party, an action that has drawn attention to shifting political alignments within the party’s structure.
While no detailed reasons were publicly outlined for the exits, the timing suggests a coordinated move that could influence the party’s standing, especially in Kano State where the Kwankwaso political family holds considerable influence.
In his statement, Mustapha indicated that he is already taking steps toward joining the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
He described this move as the beginning of a new phase in his political career.
The transition process, according to him, is ongoing, and he expressed readiness to align with the objectives and direction of the ADC.
His announcement signals a potential realignment of political forces ahead of future electoral activities.
Mustapha’s tenure as Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development in Kano State placed him in a strategic role, particularly in engaging young people and promoting sports initiatives within the state.
His involvement in politics has been closely associated with his father’s influence and political ideology, which has shaped a strong support base in parts of northern Nigeria.
His departure from the NNPP may therefore have implications for party loyalty among supporters who identify with the Kwankwaso political movement.
He said, “I am currently in the process of joining the African Democratic Congress (ADC), and I am excited about this new chapter in my political journey.”
