In a significant political development, the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has suffered another major defection, this time from one of its federal lawmakers in Kano State.
Lawmaker Cites Internal Crisis as Reason for Exit
Sagir Ibrahim Koki, the representative for Kano Municipal federal constituency in the House of Representatives, has officially resigned from the ruling party in Kano State. His resignation letter surfaced on social media on the morning of Wednesday, November 12, 2025, though it was dated the previous day, Tuesday, November 11.
In the letter addressed to the NNPP chairman in Zaitawa Ward, Kano Municipal, the federal lawmaker explained that his decision stemmed from internal problems at the national level of the party. Koki stated that these issues were preventing him from effectively discharging his constitutional duties to his constituents.
Growing Trend Ahead of 2027 Elections
This development marks the latest in a series of high-profile departures from the NNPP as Nigeria's political landscape begins to shift in preparation for the 2027 general elections. The timing of this resignation highlights the ongoing turbulence within political parties as alignment and realignment processes intensify.
Koki's exit from the NNPP represents a significant blow to the party's strength in Kano State, where it currently holds power. The lawmaker's departure raises questions about the party's stability and its prospects in the upcoming electoral cycle.
The political defection underscores the volatile nature of Nigerian politics, particularly as the nation moves closer to another election season, with politicians increasingly reevaluating their party affiliations based on internal dynamics and electoral calculations.
