Indications have emerged that Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf may be set to formally defect from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) following a closed-door meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Presidential Villa on Monday.

The meeting has intensified speculation around Yusuf’s political future, with reports suggesting discussions focused on his potential defection and the terms that could strengthen his political standing ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Governor Yusuf, who was elected on the platform of the NNPP, has faced internal party challenges and shifting political dynamics in Kano State. While he did not comment to journalists after the meeting, observers say the engagement signals ongoing negotiations that could significantly reshape the political landscape in the state and bolster the APC’s influence in the North-West.