President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is currently meeting with Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The governor, dressed in a white Agbada and red cap, arrived at the villa around 4:10 pm on Monday, January 19, 2026.
The meeting comes amid widespread speculation over the governor’s planned defection from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Political observers note that discussions are reportedly ongoing regarding whether Governor Yusuf will be granted an automatic ticket for the 2027 general elections.
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The potential defection has dominated headlines in recent weeks, creating tension between supporters of the governor and his political godfather, former Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso. Analysts suggest that the meeting with President Tinubu could be central to resolving outstanding issues and finalizing the governor’s political realignment.
While neither the presidency nor the governor’s office has officially commented on the discussions, political watchers continue to monitor developments closely, given the strategic significance of Kano State in the nation’s political landscape.
(Daily Trust)