Immediate past National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Dr Abdullahi Ganduje, has assured Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, of victory in the 2027 governorship election. The former Kano governor described Yusuf as a progressive politician whose leadership style aligns with the ideology of the APC. He further declared that, in line with party tradition, Yusuf automatically becomes the leader of the APC in Kano State. Therefore, you are the leader of the APC in Kano State,” he said. His defection was carried out alongside 22 state lawmakers, eight members of the House of Representatives, and all 44 local government chairmen in Kano State.

Source: Punch January 26, 2026 22:33 UTC