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Kwankwaso’s daughter seeks divorce from Kano Governor Abba Yusuf after 20 Years of marriage amid political rift
Zainab Musa Kwankwaso, the second wife of Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and daughter of former Kano State Governor, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has reportedly filed for divorce at an Upper Area Court in Gudu, Abuja.
Very Nigerian gathered that, court documents show that Zainab initiated proceedings seeking the dissolution of her marriage to the governor.
A civil summons with reference number CV/97/26 has directed Governor Yusuf to appear before the court on November 17, 2026.
Zainab married Yusuf on July 29, 2006, while she was serving as an aide to her father. Their marriage produced six children.
In her court filing, she reportedly cited a breakdown of the marriage, alleging that the relationship had been characterised by a prolonged absence of reciprocal care, love, affection and emotional connection.
She also told the court that she had lost her love and affection for the governor and developed a strong aversion to continuing the marriage.
According to the documents, Zainab expressed concern that remaining in the marriage would make it difficult for her to fulfil the obligations prescribed by Allah for a wife.
She further stated that attempts to reconcile the couple and restore harmony had failed.
Consequently, she indicated her willingness to refund the dowry paid by the governor during their wedding as part of her request for the dissolution of the marriage.
The petition is reportedly seeking a khul’i divorce, an Islamic form of marital dissolution initiated by a wife, usually involving the return of the dowry or other agreed compensation.
The divorce proceedings come against the backdrop of the reported political fallout between Governor Yusuf and his former political mentor and father-in-law, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso.
DAILY NIGERIAN also reported that Zainab left the Kano Government House on October 28 and travelled to Abuja after visiting her father’s residence in Kano.
The publication further alleged that some security personnel attached to the governor’s residence and Kwankwaso’s residence were arrested, questioned and later released in connection with her departure. Her siblings were also reportedly invited by the police over allegations that they assisted her in leaving Kano.
However, these claims have not been independently established.
The Kano State Commissioner for Information, Sanusi Dawakin Tofa, reportedly did not respond to calls and a text message seeking the governor’s reaction to the divorce proceedings.
Governor Yusuf’s response to the petition was not contained in the report.
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