APC names Abba Yusuf as consensus Kano governorship candidate
Abba Kabir Yusuf has been adopted as the consensus governorship candidate for Kano State by the All Progressives Congress. The official affirmation event drew a large crowd of party supporters, despite challenging weather. Several National Assembly members and top government officials attended the gathering. Yusuf expressed gratitude to delegates and promised continued progress if re-elected.
Key takeaways
- The All Progressives Congress in Kano State officially adopted Abba Kabir Yusuf as its governorship candidate ahead of the 2027 general elections.
- The affirmation event took place at Sani Abacha Stadium Kofar Mata with significant attendance from party supporters.
- Muntari Shagari, chairman of the APC Governorship Primary Election Committee, declared Yusuf as the sole candidate for the Kano governorship election in 2027.
- Senator Barau Jibrin and Senator Abdurrahman Kawu Sumaila moved and seconded the motion for Yusuf's adoption as the APC flagbearer.
- In his acceptance speech, Yusuf thanked delegates for their support and pledged to deliver more dividends of democracy if re-elected.
