The governor of Kano State, Abba Yusuf, has received assurances from the immediate past APC National Chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje, that he will win the 2027 governorship election. He has also promised to fully support Yusuf’s bid for a second term after defecting from the New Nigeria Peoples Party to the APC.
Ganduje made the pledge on Monday during a ceremony welcoming Yusuf to the ruling party at the Coronation Hall, Government House, Kano, describing the governor’s return as a “historic homecoming” and a major boost for APC in the state.
“You will win your second term in 2027. We have spoken to all aspirants, and they have agreed to support you,” Ganduje said. “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.
“We were in APC together with you, it was formed with you; but later, on, because of some political differences, political redirection, you left the party for the NNPP but now, we are thankful that you are back to our party and your home.
He described Yusuf as a progressive politician whose leadership style aligns with APC ideology.
“As our brother, the Governor of Kano State, you are a progressive politician from your utterances, your policies and the implementation of those policies,” he said.
Ganduje also assured the governor of equal treatment within the party and expressed confidence that the APC would record sweeping victories in future elections, including President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election.
Governor Yusuf formally rejoined APC on Monday, fter resigning from the NNPP on January 23, citing persistent internal crises, ongoing legal battles, and the need to safeguard the developmental interests of Kano State.
In his resignation letter to the chairman of Diso-Chiranchi Ward of the NNPP in Gwale Local Government Area, Yusuf explained that the decision was taken after wide consultation and careful reflection on the state’s future.
“Leadership must rise above comfort, sentiment or personal selfishness. That is why, after careful reflection and consultation, I relinquish my membership of NNPP and joined the party that is better for Kano,” Yusuf said.
He emphasised that the decision was motivated by the need to align Kano with the Federal Government, foster unity, and move away from decades of isolationist politics.
“We are choosing progress over personal desires. Our loyalty is to Kano first,” he added, urging former political allies, including Rabiu Kwankwaso, not to perceive the defection as personal but as a step towards state development and political stability.
The governor’s return was accompanied by 22 state lawmakers, eight members of the House of Representatives, and all 44 local government chairmen in Kano, signaling a massive political realignment in the state.
