Zainab Musa Kwankwaso, the second wife of Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, has filed for divorce at an Upper Area Court in Abuja, offering to return the dowry paid during their marriage.
Zainab is the daughter of former Kano State Governor and Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso. She married Yusuf on July 29, 2006, and they have six children.
The case was instituted at the Upper Area Court in Gudu, Abuja, through an Islamic procedure known as khul’i, according to court documents cited by Daily Nigerian. A civil summons marked CV/97/26 reportedly directs Governor Yusuf to appear before the court on November 17, 2026.
Why She Wants the Marriage Dissolved
In her court filing, Zainab reportedly said the marriage had suffered a prolonged absence of mutual love, affection and care. She also stated that she had lost her feelings for the governor and no longer wished to remain in the relationship.
According to the report, attempts to reconcile the couple had failed. She is seeking a khul’i divorce, an Islamic procedure through which a wife may seek to end her marriage, usually by returning the dowry or offering compensation to her husband.
Zainab has indicated her willingness to refund the dowry Yusuf paid during their wedding.
The divorce filing follows reports that Zainab left the Kano Government House on October 28 and travelled to Abuja after visiting her father’s residence.
It was reported that she travelled without her police orderly and other security personnel. It also said some security operatives were questioned after her departure. Her siblings were reportedly invited for questioning over allegations that they helped facilitate the journey.
These claims have not been independently confirmed.The political rift between Yusuf and Kwankwaso has also drawn attention to the case, but no link to the divorce has been established.
Emiabata Deborah Oluwabusiolami
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