Former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, has assured Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf of victory in the 2027 governorship election, following his return to the party from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP).
Ganduje made the pledge on Monday during a reception at the Government House in Kano, describing Yusuf’s defection back to the APC as a “historic homecoming” and a major boost for the party 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.”
He praised Yusuf as a progressive leader whose policies align with APC values and promised him fair treatment within the party.
Governor Yusuf formally rejoined the APC on January 23, citing internal crises, legal disputes in the NNPP, and the need to protect Kano State’s development agenda.
“Leadership must rise above comfort, sentiment, or personal selfishness,” Yusuf said. “After careful reflection and consultation, I relinquished my membership of NNPP and joined the party that is better for Kano. We are choosing progress over personal desires. Our loyalty is to Kano first.”
