Immediate past National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has assured Kano State Governor, Abba ...
Immediate past National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has assured Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, of the party’s full backing ahead of the 2027 governorship election, declaring that all APC aspirants in the state have agreed to support his second-term bid.
Ganduje gave the assurance in Kano on Monday while formally welcoming Governor Yusuf back to the APC, describing his return as historic and mutually beneficial to both the party and Kano State.
“You will win your second term in 2027. We have spoken to all aspirants, and they have agreed to work with you,” Ganduje said.
He described Yusuf’s defection as a homecoming, recalling that the governor was among the party’s early members before leaving due to political disagreements 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 took you away. Now you are back,” he stated.
The former Kano State governor also described Yusuf as a progressive politician whose leadership style aligns with the ideology and values of the APC.
“We know you as a progressive politician from your perception, utterances and disposition. APC is complete with you,” Ganduje added.
He further announced that, in line with the party’s tradition, Governor Yusuf automatically assumes the position of APC leader in Kano State.
“In the 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 declared.
Ganduje 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.
Governor Yusuf recently rejoined the APC after resigning his membership of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), a move that has triggered significant political realignments in Kano State, with several elected officials and party members defecting alongside him.
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