Former national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has assured Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of victory in the 2027 governorship election following his return to the ruling party.
Ganduje gave the assurance in Kano while formally welcoming the governor back to the APC, describing the move 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 agreed to support you,” Ganduje said.
He described Yusuf’s defection as a homecoming, noting that the governor was among the early members of the APC before leaving due to political disagreements.
“This is a memorable and historic occasion. When the party was formed, you were with us. Later, political differences and misconceptions led you away. Now you are back home,” he said.
The former Kano governor said Yusuf’s leadership style aligns with the progressive values of the APC, adding that his conduct and public positions reflect the party’s ideology.
“We know you as a progressive politician from your perception, utterances and disposition. APC is complete with you,” Ganduje said.
He also declared that Yusuf had automatically become the leader of the APC in Kano State, in line with party tradition.
“In APC, all serving governors are leaders of the party in their states. Therefore, you are the leader of the APC in Kano State,” he said.
Ganduje assured the governor of equal treatment within the party and expressed confidence that the APC would secure major electoral victories in the state and nationally.
“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 added.
Governor Yusuf recently resigned from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) to rejoin the APC. His defection has triggered fresh political realignments in Kano State, with several elected officials and party members also switching allegiance alongside him.
