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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. Read Also: Governor Yusuf Rejoins APC Abba Yusuf’s APC Move and the Institutional Weight of Dr. Ganduje Why Tarauni Remains a Pillar of Kano’s Metropolitan Development 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.

Umar Idris Shuaibu, Kano Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has officially rejoined the All Progressives Congress (APC), marking a major political realignment in the state. Governor Yusuf announced his defection on Monday during a well-attended event at the Kano Government House, where he said the decision was taken in the best interest of the people of Kano State. According to the governor, his return to the APC was informed by the need to promote unity, political stability, and accelerated development across the state. He stressed that his overriding priority remains the delivery of good governance and the dividends of democracy to the people of Kano. Read Also: Abba Yusuf’s APC Move and the Institutional Weight of Dr. Ganduje The reception ceremony attracted several high-profile political figures, including the immediate past National Chairman of the APC and Chairperson of the Board of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje. Also present were the Deputy Senate President, Senator Barau Jibrin; the Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Citizenship and Leadership, Nasir Bala Aminu Ja’oji; Senator Kawu Sumaila; members of the House of Representatives; members of the Kano State Executive Council; party stakeholders; and other government officials. The development is widely seen as a significant boost to the APC’s political structure in Kano State, with party leaders describing Governor Yusuf’s return as a move capable of strengthening unity and consolidating the party’s influence ahead of future political engagements.

The Kano State Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Mustapha Rabiu Kwankwaso, has resigned his appointment with immediate effect. Mustapha, the son of the national leader of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso, confirmed his resignation in a statement issued on Monday and shared on his verified Facebook page. In the statement, the former commissioner announced his decision to step down as Honourable Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development and as a member of the Kano State Executive Council. Read Also: Abba Yusuf’s APC Move and the Institutional Weight of Dr. Ganduje He expressed appreciation to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for the opportunity to serve the people of Kano State, noting that his time in office provided valuable experiences and lessons. Mustapha also prayed for sustained support and attention for the youth of Kano State, expressing hope that sports development programmes and initiatives introduced by the government would continue to grow and flourish. He further prayed for Allah’s continued blessings on Kano State and wished the government and people of the state success.

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State is set to formally rejoin the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Monday, January 26, 2026, following his resignation from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP). This was disclosed in a statement issued on Sunday in Kano by his spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa. According to the statement, the governor’s return to the APC is aimed at strengthening cooperation with the Federal Government, accelerating development initiatives, improving security, and enhancing service delivery across Kano State. Read Also: Pharmacist Sule Lauds Governor Yusuf Amid DMCSA Achievements Governor Yusuf Leaves NNPP, Says Decision Guided by Kano’s Interest How Ganduje Laid the Groundwork for APC’s Digital Membership Revolution Governor Yusuf had previously been a member of the APC, having joined the party in 2014, when he won its primary election for the Kano Central Senatorial seat. The statement further revealed that the governor will formally register as an APC member alongside 22 members of the Kano State House of Assembly, eight federal lawmakers, and 44 local government council chairmen. As part of the programme, Governor Yusuf is also expected to officially launch the APC electronic membership registration exercise in the state. The development follows days of intense political speculation after the governor announced his exit from the NNPP on Friday, marking a significant realignment in Kano State’s political landscape.