Ganduje welcomes Abba Yusuf back to APC, promises support
Abdullahi Ganduje, the immediate past National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has assured Abba Yusuf, Kano State Governor, of full party backing for his second-term bid. Ganduje praised Yusuf’s return to the APC, describing it as a significant boost for the party in Kano. Yusuf recently left the New Nigeria Peoples Party and rejoined the APC, bringing along several lawmakers and officials. Ganduje emphasized that Yusuf will be given equal treatment and recognized as the party leader in Kano State.
Key takeaways
- Abdullahi Ganduje assured Abba Yusuf of victory in the 2027 governorship election and pledged full party support.
- Yusuf resigned from the New Nigeria Peoples Party and officially rejoined the APC on January 26, 2026.
- His resignation from NNPP was effective January 23, 2026, citing internal crises and the need to protect public interests.
- Yusuf’s defection was accompanied by 22 state lawmakers, eight House of Representatives members, and all 44 local government chairmen in Kano.
- Ganduje stated that Yusuf automatically becomes the APC leader in Kano State and promised equal treatment within the party.
