The All Progressives Congress (APC) is edging closer to controlling 30 states amid growing speculation that Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, may defect from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP).
Political observers say Yusuf’s possible defection would significantly alter Nigeria’s political landscape, further strengthening the APC’s dominance at the subnational level.
The ruling party has recently recorded a wave of defections from opposition parties, consolidating its influence across several states.
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Although the Kano governor has not made any official declaration, heightened consultations and realignments within the state’s political space have fueled reports of a potential move to the APC. Kano remains a strategic political stronghold in the North-West, and any shift by its governor is expected to have far-reaching implications.
If Governor Yusuf eventually defects, the APC would move closer to achieving control of 30 states, reinforcing its position as Nigeria’s most dominant political party ahead of future electoral contests.