Umar Idris Shuaibu, Kano
The immediate past National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Chairperson of the Board of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has assured Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, of the party’s full backing ahead of the 2027 governorship election.
Ganduje gave the assurance in Kano on Monday while formally welcoming Governor Yusuf back to the APC, describing his return as historic and beneficial to both the party and the state.
“You will win your second term in 2027. We have spoken to all aspirants, and they have all agreed to support you,” Ganduje said.
He described Yusuf’s defection as a homecoming, recalling that the governor was among the founding members of the APC before leaving the party due to political differences and realignments.
“This is a memorable and historic occasion. Your Excellency, you are welcome back home to the APC. When the party was formed, you were with us, but later political differences and misconceptions led you away. Now you are back,” he stated.
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Ganduje further described Yusuf as a progressive politician whose leadership style aligns with the ideology of the APC, noting that the party was strengthened by his return.
“We know you as a progressive politician from your perception, utterances, and disposition. APC is perfect with you,” he said.
He also declared that, in line with APC tradition, Governor Yusuf automatically becomes the leader of the party in Kano State.
“In APC, all serving governors are leaders of the party in their respective states. Therefore, you are the leader of the APC in Kano State,” Ganduje added.
The former APC chairman assured the governor of equal treatment within the party and expressed confidence that the APC would record sweeping victories in future elections, including the 2027 presidential poll.
“As you are coming in, we assure you that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will also win the 2027 election. APC will stand solidly with you,” he said.
In his remarks, the Deputy Senate President, Senator Barau Jibrin, welcomed Governor Yusuf into the party and urged APC supporters to give him the necessary support to ensure effective governance.
Governor Yusuf rejoined the APC on Monday after resigning from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), a development that has triggered significant political realignments in Kano State, with several elected officials and party members defecting alongside him.