Kano’s role grows as APC welcomes key defections
Vice President Kashim Shettima has highlighted the importance of Kano State to the All Progressives Congress (APC), stating it cannot remain on the sidelines in national politics. At a major event at Sani Abacha Stadium, Governor Abba Yusuf and several lawmakers officially joined the APC. The move is seen as a boost for the party’s influence in Kano and its national ambitions. Party leaders praised the unity and inclusiveness shown during the event.
What we know
- Kashim Shettima described Kano as pivotal to the APC and emphasized its significance in national political calculations.
- Governor Abba Yusuf, 22 state Assembly members, eight federal lawmakers, and 44 local government chairmen defected to the APC on January 26, 2026.
- The APC national chairman, Prof Nentawe Yilwatda, reaffirmed the party’s 60/40 leadership-sharing formula to promote inclusiveness and unity.
- Party leaders, including Dr Umar Ganduje and other governors, attended the event to show support for the new members.
- Abba Yusuf stated his decision to join the APC was driven by a commitment to Kano’s development and praised the party’s leadership for fostering unity.
