The immediate past National chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Abdullahi Ganduje has assured Kano State governor, Abba Yusuf, of the party’s support ahead of the 2027 governorship election.
Mr Ganduje gave the assurance in Kano while formally welcoming Governor Yusuf back to the APC following his defection from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP).
Yusuf’s defection has ended his political alignment with the Kwankwasiyya movement led by former Kano governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso.
Speaking at the event, Ganduje said the APC leadership had resolved internal concerns surrounding the governor’s return and had agreed to back his re-election bid.
“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 return to the APC as a homecoming, noting that the governor was among the early members of the party before leaving due to political disagreements.
“This is a memorable occasion. When the party was formed, you were with us, but later political differences led you away. Now you are back,” Ganduje said.
The former Kano governor added that Yusuf’s political outlook aligned with the APC’s ideology, stating that the party was prepared to work with him.
Ganduje also announced that Yusuf had become the leader of the APC in Kano State, in line with party practice.
“In APC, all serving governors are leaders of the party in their respective states. Therefore, you are the leader of the APC in Kano State,” he said.
He assured Yusuf of equal treatment within the party and said the APC would unite ahead of future elections.
Ganduje also expressed confidence in the party’s chances at the federal level in 2027, saying President Bola Tinubu would secure re-election.
“As you are coming in, we assure you that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will also win the 2027 election. APC will stand with you,” he said.
