Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has reaffirmed his loyalty to former governor and New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) leader Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, declaring that he will continue to follow the political path laid by his predecessor.

Speaking on Sunday, May 4, at the Kano Government House while addressing 484 local government councillors from the state’s 44 LGAs, Yusuf said, “We will continue to follow the path of our leader. Wherever he goes politically, we will follow. He is our leader and we are proud of him.”

His statement comes amid increasing defections from opposition parties to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), fuelling speculation that some governors may soon switch allegiances. Yusuf’s remarks were seen as a firm reaffirmation of loyalty at a time when party alignments are under pressure.

The governor also urged councillors to strengthen grassroots engagement and serve as a crucial link between the government and their communities.

“You are the eyes and ears of government at the grassroots,” Yusuf was quoted as saying by his spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa. “Go back to your wards, listen to the people, and present their most urgent needs. Once you do that, we will act.”

He announced that nearly N5 billion has been earmarked for ward-level projects to address local infrastructure needs, including classrooms, drainage systems, and other community-specific priorities.

“We must be sincere, transparent, and committed in the way we use public funds,” the governor said. “Every kobo must go into projects that directly benefit our people.”