Kwankwaso’s ally, Kano lawmaker Sagir Koki, quits NNPP

A prominent figure in Kano’s political scene, Engineer Sagir Ibrahim Koki – the House of Representatives member for Kano Municipal – formally resigned from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) on wenesday 12 November 2025. In a resignation letter addressed to the Zaitawa Ward chairperson, Koki cited the “internal crisis in the party leadership at the centre” as making it impossible for him to continue serving his constituents

of the NNPP Constitution, I hereby resign my membership effective 11 November 2025. The leadership turmoil has rendered my duties untenable and prevented me from giving the people of Kano Municipal the representation they deserve.”

He thanked the party for the platform and the experience gained while serving, saying the support and trust he received were “invaluable”

Koki’s exit follows the recent defection of Abdulmumin Jibrin Kofa from the Kiru/Bebeji constituency back to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Earlier this year the Kwankwaso‑led faction lost Senator Abdulrahman Kawu Sumaila and several other high‑profile lawmakers to the APC  With Koki’s departure, the NNPP’s representation in the lower chamber is further weakened, raising questions about the party’s ability to influence national legislation.

Constituents in Kano Municipal are left wondering who will champion their development projects, many of which Koki helped secure during his tenure

Koki, a civil engineer and former contractor, was persuaded by Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso to run under the NNPP banner in the 2023 elections. He won the Kano Municipal seat, defeating APC’s Muntari Ishaq Yakasai and PDP’s Yusuf Daawa  His reputation for delivering infrastructure projects had made him one of the most effective legislators from the state since 1999

While Koki has not announced his next political move, sources suggest he may be consulting widely before deciding on a new platform ahead of the 2027 general elections

The NNPP, already grappling with internal leadership disputes, now faces the challenge of retaining its remaining lawmakers and rebuilding trust among its grassroots supporters.