The Kano State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has issued a strong petition against the Minister of State for Housing, Yusuf Atta, citing his alleged unruly behavior and inflammatory remarks that could potentially incite chaos and uncertainty within the state.
The party has warned the minister to refrain from making comments on party matters, indicating that non-compliance could lead to his expulsion from the party.
In a letter dated November 21, 2025, signed by Abdullahi Abbas, the State Chairman of APC Kano, the party expressed concerns that Atta’s comments “have the tendency to provoke misunderstandings and disunity among members.”
This letter was also copied to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, APC National Chairman Prof. Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, Kano State Party Leader Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, and the APC North-West Zonal Vice Chairman.
The party noted that Atta “is not assigned a public relations role within the party, and such public comments may be wrongly interpreted as official party positions.” It emphasized that matters relating to party affairs are “strictly within the purview of the APC leadership and its designated spokespersons.”
While recognizing Atta’s right to support any aspirant of his choice, the APC reminded him that “by virtue of your position as Hon. Minister and member of the Federal Executive Council, you are expected to engage on issues that will facilitate the unity of all party members.”
The letter further warned that Atta “is in the habit of making uncomplimentary and derogatory public pronouncements” and cautioned that continued behavior of this nature may result in “further disciplinary action.”
