The political landscape in Kano has once again been shaken as Hon. Sagir Ibrahim Koki, Member representing Kano Municipal Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, has resigned from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), citing deep-rooted leadership crises within the party.
Koki, who also serves as the Deputy Chairman of the House Committee on Petroleum Resources (Midstream), announced his resignation on Wednesday through his official X handle.
In a letter addressed to the Zaitawa Ward Chairperson, Koki wrote:
“By virtue of the right conferred upon me by Section 40 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended), Article 7.1 of the NNPP Constitution and all other relevant extant laws, I do hereby resign my membership of the NNPP effective from Tuesday, the 11th Day of November, 2025.”
Koki, who joined the NNPP ahead of the 2023 general elections, had won the Kano Municipal Federal Constituency seat under the party’s platform, a victory that reflected NNPP’s growing political influence in the state’s urban centres.
Explaining the reason behind his exit, Koki said the persistent internal wrangling at the party’s national level had crippled its structure and affected his ability to effectively represent his constituents.
In his words:
“My decision to exit the NNPP becomes necessary because the internal crisis in the party leadership at the centre has made it difficult, if not impossible, for me to continue discharging my duties and provide my people, the good people of Kano Municipal, with the desired representation in the House of Representatives.”
Despite his resignation, Koki expressed gratitude to the NNPP for the opportunity to serve under its platform.
“I thank the party most sincerely for the opportunity accorded me to serve under its platform. The support, trust and experience I have gained during my reign as a member have been invaluable, and I remain deeply grateful to the leadership and members of the party at all levels,” he added.
His departure comes just days after Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi, a former NNPP governorship candidate in Ogun State, defected to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), describing his move as “a strategic and patriotic step toward rebuilding Nigeria’s unity and hope.”
