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  • Kano quakes with governor, lawmakers defection to APC

    Kano quakes with governor, lawmakers defection to APC

    • Barau excited by movement into party

    • Kwankwaso’s son quits exco

    A major realignment of political forces ahead of next year’s polls occurred in Kano State yesterday.

    Governor Abba Yusuf, 22 members of the House of Assembly, eight members of the House of Representatives, 44 local government chairmen and several political appointees defected from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC).

    Also defecting with the governor were eight federal legislators, 44 local government chairmen and 484 councillors.

    Explaining their decision, the lawmakers said the move was driven by the need for political stability and sustainable development.

    The development triggered ripples within the state’s political space, particularly among members of the Kwankwasiyya Movement led by Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso.

    Kwankwaso’s son, Mustapha Kwankwaso, subsequently resigned his appointment as Commissioner for Youths and Sports Development, citing a conflict of loyalty.

    At a separate event elsewhere in the sprawling Kano metropolis, Kwankwaso met with members of his political group and others who declined to follow Governor Yusuf into the APC.

    Today in Jos, the Plateau State capital, Governor Caleb Mutfwang is expected to be formally received into the APC by Vice President Kashim Shettima and the party’s National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda.

    Exuding confidence, Yusuf was warmly received into the APC by former APC National Chairman, Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje; Deputy Senate President, Senator Jibril Barau; Senator Kawu Sumaila; Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, Yusuf Atah; members of the House of Representatives; and other party chieftains.

    They commended him for what they described as courage and political foresight at the defection ceremony held at the Coronation Hall of Government House, Kano, where he received the party’s flag and membership card.

    The governor pledged to work closely with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to accelerate development and deliver more dividends of democracy to the people of Kano State.

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    He described his defection as a choice for progress over pride and emphasised the significance of the Renewed Hope Agenda.

    Yusuf also announced plans to establish a Kano Elders Council aimed at promoting stability, unity and good governance in the state.

    He commended Ganduje and Barau Jibrin for their support, assuring them that he would not let them down.

    The governor recalled that he first joined the APC in 2014, when he won the party’s primary election for the Kano Central Senatorial seat, which he later relinquished to Senator Kwankwaso.

    He cited governance realities, national cohesion and development needs as reasons for returning to the APC, which he described as “familiar and structured for progressive governance.”

    According to him, his return would strengthen cooperation with the Federal Government, fast-track development, improve security and enhance service delivery in Kano State.

    Yusuf said: “I am entering the APC together with 22 state lawmakers, eight federal legislators, 44 local government chairmen and 484 councillors.

    “We will work collectively to advance the party’s noble ideals for the overall political development of Kano State.

    “Our mission is to advance the Kano agenda, which remains our primary concern, not personal interest.”

    Ganduje urges governorship aspirants to step aside

    Ganduje urged all governorship aspirants in Kano State to shelve their ambitions, declaring that the APC ticket for 2027 would be ceded to Yusuf.

    He called on party members to rally behind the governor, whom he described as the leader of the party in the state.

    Ganduje said: “Anyone seeking to govern Kano State in 2027 should put their ambition on hold to enable Governor Yusuf complete his two-term tenure.”

    The former governor of Kano State praised Yusuf for defecting to what he called the progressive camp and for placing the interest of the state above personal considerations.

    He added: “I can categorically tell you that you are going to win in 2027 by a landslide because those contesting for the same seat have agreed to step aside.

    “To us, the leaders of the APC, this is a memorable occasion. I strongly welcome Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf back to his home.”

    Ganduje recalled that Yusuf was part of the APC at its formation but left due to political differences.

    “Now, we are thankful that you are back to your party and your home,” he said.

    Describing Yusuf as a progressive politician, Ganduje cited his policies, utterances and implementation style as evidence.

    He formally declared Yusuf as the leader of the APC in Kano State, saying: “As the leader of the APC in Kano today, you embody the party’s policies.”

    Putting to rest speculation about party leadership, he added: “Governor Yusuf today stands as the leader of the party in the state.”

    Ganduje also described President Tinubu as a nationalist who treats citizens equally, regardless of religion or ethnicity.

    Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin, himself a governorship aspirant, joined Ganduje in raising Yusuf’s hands during the reception.

    He commended Yusuf for what he called a bold and decisive return to the APC, describing the move as lasting.

    In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Malam Ismail Mudashir, Barau said he would work with Yusuf and other stakeholders to address the challenges facing Kano State.

    Barau recalled that his entry into politics over three decades ago was driven by a desire to serve the people of Kano and Nigeria.

    He said he has remained committed to that mission and would continue to work for unity, progress and development.

    Barau said: “I welcome His Excellency, the Governor of our beloved state, Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf, to our great party, the APC, the largest political party in Africa.

    “I also want to reassure President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of my unalloyed commitment to the Renewed Hope Agenda, as we work together to take Nigeria to the next level.”

    The Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi, said in a statement that Yusuf does not require Kwankwaso’s support to secure a second term.

    Kwankwaso’s son resigns as commissioner

    Mustapha Kwankwaso, in his resignation letter, thanked the governor for the opportunity to serve the state.

    He said: “As I resign, I pray that the youth of Kano State will continue to receive the attention and support they deserve.”

    He expressed confidence that sports development programmes in the state would continue to flourish and wished the Yusuf administration success.

    Atiku’s son Abba registers for APC

    In Adamawa State, Northeast, Abba Abubakar, son of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, formalised his defection to the APC.

    He received his APC membership card at his Gwadabawa Ward in Yola, the state capital, and was formally welcomed by party leaders at the state secretariat.

    Addressing party executives and members, Abba said he was motivated by the performance of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

    He described the President as the best option for Nigeria under the current circumstances and pledged to support his re-election in 2027.

    Abba’s defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) comes six months after his father left the PDP for the African Democratic Congress (ADC).

    Observers note that while Atiku is positioning himself within the ADC ahead of 2027, his son is now in the ruling APC, campaigning for President Tinubu’s re-election.

    Receiving Abba, Adamawa APC Chairman, Idris Shuaibu, said the party appreciated his conviction and decision.

    Shuaibu added that the party was pleased that Abba was bringing his experience and influence into the APC.

    Tinubu to receive Mutfwang into APC today

    All arrangements have been concluded for today’s formal reception of Plateau State Governor, Barrister Caleb Mutfwang, into the APC.

    Mutfwang, who was elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in 2023, defected alongside members of the state cabinet, National Assembly members, the entire State House of Assembly, local government chairmen and councillors.

    Vice President Kashim Shettima is expected to represent President Tinubu, who is on an official visit to Turkey.

    He will be joined by Senate President Godswill Akpabio; Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas; APC National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda; members of the National Working Committee; and governors elected on the platform of the APC.

    Also expected at the event are Plateau traditional rulers and federal and state lawmakers.

    Co-chairman of the Central Planning Committee, Ahmed Wase, said the reception marks a defining moment in Plateau State politics.

    “This event has ignited excitement across the state and beyond,” Wase said, adding that it reflects a growing consensus for unity and inclusive governance.

    He recalled that Governor Mutfwang formally resigned from the PDP on December 29, 2025, citing commitment to purposeful leadership and effective service delivery.

    According to Wase, the governor’s subsequent alignment with the APC signalled support for the Renewed Hope Agenda and a desire to position Plateau State for accelerated development, improved security and better living standards.

  • Disquiet, heavy security as Kano Gov joins APC

    Disquiet, heavy security as Kano Gov joins APC

    There was a tense atmosphere and disquiet in Kano state on Monday, following Governor Abba Yusuf’s defection from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

    The defection was rescheduled to Monday after the January 5 date.

    Governor Yusuf won the 2023 election on the platform of the NNPP but decided to join the ruling APC to improve on his development efforts in the state, his aides say.

    It was also learnt that Yusuf’s decision stems from the unresolved leadership crises and multiple court cases within the NNPP that could jeopardise his mandate.

    Although, there was no official speech from the State Government or formal ceremony heralding the defection, it was clear that the Governor and his administration were no longer of the NNPP platform.

    Unlike before the defection, some government officials were walking around the Government House premises with caps emblazoned with the infinity insignia of the famous President Bola Tinubu’s freedom cap.

    The Tinubu cap had surfaced since Sunday at a Government House function attended by the Governor and cabinet members.

    The NNPP flag at the main entrance to the seat of power was removed leaving the pole naked, while new national flags were flying.

    The NNPP flag at the Deputy Governor’s Office was also seen removed when The Nation correspondent visited the two premises.

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    Senior government officials were not in their offices, except their junior counterparts spotted holding talks in groups.

    The discussants did not wear the Kwankwasiyya caps and their discussions were not without the defection.

    Heavy security apparatuses, including armoured tanks and personnel, were deployed at the State Government House.

    Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force, Department of State Service (DSS) and those of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) were seen tightening security at the gate of the State House.

    A grapevine source told The Nation that the Governor skipped the ceremony to prevent violence.

    “We are no longer in NNPP. The most important things about the defection to APC have been done and the process is still ongoing,” a member of the cabinet told The Nation on Monday.

    Credible sources told The Nation that Yusuf was billed to fly abroad with his loyal stakeholders to brief President Tinubu, having defected.

    It was gathered the ceremony was skipped to avoid violence between the governor’s supporters and those of his benefactor Rabiu Kwankwaso who has kicked against the defection.

    Kwankwaso, a former Governor of Kano, who doubles as factional leader of the NNPP, has vehemently disapproved the move, insisting that the governor should relinquish his position if he must defect.

    The disagreement between Yusuf and Yusuf has divided the state.

    It was however, gathered Governor Yusuf decamped with all the chairmen of local government councils and all NNPP House of Assembly members to the APC.

  • Kano APC meets to strengthen party, pledges loyalty to Ganduje

    Kano APC meets to strengthen party, pledges loyalty to Ganduje

    …assures Tinubu of Kano victory in 2027 polls

    Chieftains of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Kano State chapter, on Tuesday met to assess the current state of the party, review recent developments, and chart a cohesive path forward.

    The high-level stakeholders meeting was held at the multipurpose hall of the residence of ex-governor and immediate past national chairman of the party, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje.

    The stakeholders, in a communique signed by the party’s state chairman, Abdullahi Abbas and read by Alhassan Ado Doguwa, resolved to strengthen party unity as a prerequisite for sustaining APC’s dominance in Kano and contributing meaningfully to its success at the national level.

    The meeting commended President Bola Tinubu for his continued efforts and initiatives to address the socio-economic challenges, expressing readiness to lend their support for the objectives of the Renewed Hope Agenda to be achieved.

    The stakeholders reaffirmed loyalty to Ganduje and pledged continuous loyalty to his leadership.

    “After a careful study of his tenure, stakeholders expressed deep appreciation for the visionary and exemplary leadership of Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, immediate-past National Chairman of the APC, who voluntarily resigned his position.

    “His tenure was widely lauded for promoting inclusivity, driving key institutional reforms, and strengthening the internal structures of the APC that enable the party won three governorship elections in opposition states, among other electoral victories.

    “Stakeholders unanimously reaffirmed their unflinching loyalty to Dr. Ganduje, endorsing him as the undisputed leader of the APC in Kano State. They pledged continued alignment with his people-oriented and progressive vision, which reflects the aspirations of the Kano electorate,” the communique stated.

    The meeting also commended the consistent efforts of prominent APC leaders in building the party. Among those commended included Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibrin; Kabir Abubakar Bichi, Chairman House Committee on Appropriation; Gubernatorial and Deputy Gubernatorial Candidates of APC in the 2023 election, Dr. Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna and Hon. Murtala Sule Garo respectively.

    Also commended were Senator Abdurrahman Kawu Sumaila, Chairman Senate Committee on Petroleum Resources (Downstream), members of the National and State Houses of Assembly; the Minister of State for FCT, Dr. Mariya Mahmud Bunkure; and that of Housing Development, Abdullahi Ata.

    On the upcoming by-elections scheduled by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the stakeholders affirmed APC’s readiness and strategic mobilisation to ensure electoral victories.

    They pledged collective efforts to retain and reclaim all contested positions, reinforcing the party’s electoral strength in Kano State.

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    With eyes on 2027 general elections, the stakeholders emphasised the importance of internal cohesion, mutual respect, and strategic collaboration.

    The meeting concluded with a renewed solidarity, shared purpose, and collective resolve to consolidate the APC’s position in Kano and beyond.

    The attendees expressed confidence in the party’s trajectory and pledged unified action towards achieving its long-term strategic objectives.

    Present at the meeting were Senator Abdurrahman Kawu Sumaila, Rabi’u Suleiman Bichi, Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna, Hon. Kabir Abubakar Bichi, Hon. Alhassan Ado Doguwa, Ministers of State for FCT and Housing Development, Dr. Mariya Mahmud Bunkure and Hon. Abdullahi Ata, and Alhaji Abdullahi Abbas, among others.

  • My mission is to return Kano to APC, says Housing Minister of State Abdullahi

    My mission is to return Kano to APC, says Housing Minister of State Abdullahi

    The Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, Yusuf Abdullahi, has said his mission is to ensure that the All Progressives Congress (APC) regain Kano State.

    Abdullahi said this while addressing reporters yesterday in Kano during his homecoming visit the state after his successful screening by the Senate.

    The former Kano State House of Assembly’s Majority Leader, Speaker, and later Adviser to the Governor, was confident that with his appointment, the APC has all it takes to once again become the state’s ruling party in 2027 general election.

    “My appointment, as you saw during the screening, is mainly for political reasons. APC had lost Kano State to the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) and now APC wants to take over the state. The major problem is about Kano Central, and I am from Kano Central.

    “Kano Central has the highest block votes with 65 per cent of the registered voters. Unfortunately, there was no major appointment from Kano Central. But now that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed me from this state’s geopolitical zone, APC now has all it takes to regain Kano,” he said.

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    Expressing appreciation to the President and APC leaders for his appointment, the new state minister said: “I wish to assure that, as you can see the warm reception accorded me, come 2027, APC and President Tinubu will win Kano. This is my assurance to the President, in shaa Allah.”

    Commenting on the Federal Government’s housing project in Kano and other states, the minister of state said he had been briefed by the ministry’s directors on what is going on.

    “I am going to start visiting the project sites and all the other 13 projects for the Renewed Hope Agenda of Mr. President. Therefore, I will work tirelessly to make sure all these projects are completed in no distant time, even though some of them are at their early stage of construction.

    “We must thank Mr. President. Besides several appointments given to Kano State, the administration, in its policy of the Renewed Hope Agenda

  • My mission is to ensure APC takes over Kano – Minister

    My mission is to ensure APC takes over Kano – Minister

    New Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, Yusuf Abdullahi, on Sunday disclosed that his mission is to ensure the All Progressives Congress (APC) regains power in Kano State.

    He spoke with reporters in Kano during his homecoming after he was successfully screened by the senate.

    Abdullahi, a former  Majority Leader, Speaker and Adviser to Governor, stated with his appointment, the APC now has all it takes to take over Kano in 2027 general elections.

    “My appointment, as you saw during the screening, is mainly for political reasons. APC had lost Kano state to the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) and now APC wants to take over the state. The major problem is about Kano Central and I am from Kano Central.

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    “Kano Central has the highest block votes with 65 percent of the registered voters. Unfortunately, there was no major appointment from Kano Central. But now that President Tinubu has appointed me from this state geopolitical zone, APC now has all it takes to regain Kano,” he said.

    While appreciating President Bola Tinubu and APC leaders for the appointment, the new state Minister said: “I wish to assure that, as you can see the warm reception accorded me, come 2027, APC and President Tinubu will win Kano. This is my assurance to the president, inshaa Allah.”

    On the federal government housing project in Kano and other States, he said he has been briefed by the Directors of the ministry on what is going on.

    “I am going to start visiting the project sites and all the other 13 projects for the Renewed Hope Agenda of Mr. President. Therefore, I will work tirelessly to make sure all these projects are completed in no distant time, even though some of them are at their early stage of construction.

    “We must thank Mr. President. Besides several appointments given to Kano state, the administration in its policy of the Renewed Hope Agenda of the president, has started 3,000 houses. In each of the 12 states, only 250 are given to each state, but Kano state has been allocated 500 and I am going to seek completion of the 500 housing project in the state, inshaa Allah,” the Minister said.

  • Our lives threatened, Kano APC stakeholders cry out

    Our lives threatened, Kano APC stakeholders cry out

    Opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders in Kano state have cried out over an alleged threat to their lives by supporters of the ruling New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP).

    Addressing newsmen at the National Secretariat of the party in Abuja, the spokesman for the stakeholders, Alhaji Rabiu Sulaiman Bichi alleged that the lives and properties of leaders and members of APC have been the target of the supporters of the ruling party in the state.

    He alleged that the NNPP-led administration had perfected the strategy to unleash mayhem in the state on Saturday under the guise of a mass rally in protest of the loss at both the state governorship election petition tribunal and the Court of Appeal in Abuja.

    Bichi, who is also the director general of Gawuna/Garo Campaign Organisation noted that, unlike the 8-year peaceful reign of APC, Kano state people have been living in fear since the new administration came on board in May this year.

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    The APC leaders claimed that it was unfortunate that the people of Kano now live in perpetual fear of intimidation and threat to life and property, since the assumption of office by Governor Abba Yusuf, starting with the orgy of violence by elements of the NNPP, targeted at APC stalwarts in the state.

    This, they said, was aside from the destruction of the state headquarters of the party and the setting ablaze of properties of some leading figures of the APC as well as the demolition of public property built by the Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje when he was Governor of the state.

    Bichi noted: “Kano remained peaceful throughout the eight-year administration of the APC as evidenced in the increased number of governmental, non-governmental Organisations and corporate bodies rushing into Kano to hold their conferences, seminars, symposia and Annual General Meetings and importantly inflow of Foreign Direct Investments (FDIs).

    “Since the conduct of the 2023 governorship election and the declaration of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) as the winner, the ruling APC as a peace-loving party, remained calm and shunned any form of violence.”

    He further alleged that “things appear to be getting worse since the embattled leader of the NNPP Senator Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso came back to Kano on Sunday, where he held a meeting of the party’s stakeholders, at the end of which they came up with a line up of activities that included unleashing of violence to not only eliminate the APC in Kano but also to make it ungovernable in the event of Supreme Court judgement in favour of the APC.

    “We have it from reliable sources that they are planning a mass protest on Saturday during which key figures of the APC will be targeted, if possible to eliminate them.”

    Despite the provocation by agents and supporters of the ruling party, the stakeholders who include former commissioners, former and serving state Assembly members as well as former and serving appointees of both the state and federal governments said they would remain law-abiding and would not do anything to disturb peace in Kano state.

    The APC leaders also called on the Kano State Police command and other security agencies in the state to be alive to their responsibilities and take appreciative measures to avoid loss of life and property.

    The APC leaders then said that arrangements have been concluded to stage a mass rally in support of the tenets of democracy and the rule of law in the country on Saturday in the state capital.

  • Kano to spend N40b on road, healthcare projects

    Kano to spend N40b on road, healthcare projects

    Kano State Government has approved over N40 billion for road infrastructure, healthcare and other physical projects in the state.

    Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Baba Halilu-Dantiye, yesterday said the State Executive Council (SEC), during its eighth meeting, approved the release of the funds to facilitate execution of the projects.

    It was gathered Kano SEC has approved N15.974 billion to the state Ministry of Works and Housing for construction of Dan Agundi interchange underpass and flyover, and N14.455 billion for the construction of Tal’udu Interchange flyover.

    According to him, N3.360 billion has been approved to the ministry for the upward review of rates for construction of covered sewage conduit/road along Jakara-Kwarin Gogau River.

    “The sum of N1,579,755,966 has been approved for the construction of Kofar Waika – Unguwar Dabai – Yan Kuje Western bypass road in Gwale Local Government Area,” he said.

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    Dantiye said the council also approved N1.350 billion for construction of Unguwa Uku ‘Yan Awaki -Limawa junction road in Tarauni LGA, and N820 million for the completion of Kanye – Kabo -Dugabau road in Kabo LGA.

    The approval included N802.695 million for the completion and dualisation of Kofar Dawanau -Dandinshe – Kwanar Madugu raod phase ll; and N458.443 million for re-award of contract to facilitate construction of reinforced concrete pedestrian bridges at various locations across the state.

    He added that N420 million has been approved for the rehabilitation of metropolitan street and traffic lights.

    The Information Commissioner said the SEC approved N200 million settlement of outstanding payment in respect for rehabilitation of Kwanar Kwankwaso road in Madobi LGA, and N107.6 million for renovation works at Reformatory Institute Kiru.

  • Alleged importation of thugs: Kano APC dismisses PDP’s allegation

    The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State has dismissed the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)’s allegation on the importation of political thugs from neighbouring states.

    The Acting State Chairman of the PDP, Rabiu Sulaiman-Bichi, had told reporters that the ruling APC in the state imported thugs from some neighbouring states.

    But the APC state chairman, Alhaji Abdullahi Abbas, at a press conference of his own  dismissed the PDP allegation as not only untrue and unfounded, but a calculated attempt to dent the image of the party and the state government.

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    “How can we bring or invite people from other states to come to Kano, while we have people here, considering the population of Kano,’’ he said.

  • Rerun election: Hold Kwankwaso responsible for breach of peace – Kano APC

    The ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) in Kano state has urged security agencies and Kano residents to hold Senator Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso responsible should there be any breach of the peace before, during and after the March 23 governorship re-run election in the state.

    In a statement signed by the state Commissioner of Information, Youth and Culture, who doubles as the Chairman, Publicity Committee, Kano APC Campaign Organization, Malam Muhammad Garba, the APC leadership in Kano expressed worry over inciting comments credited to the former Governor (Kwankwaso) and wondered why he has not been called to order by security agencies in the state, particularly, the police.

    He said, “it is no longer secret that Senator Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso has seen the March 23 supplementary election as a war he is not ready to lose. His recent utterances indicate his ability to incite and cause violence in the state before, during and after the elections”.

    “It is on record that Senator Kwankwaso has continued to mobilize his followers to cause chaos and mayhem in Kano all in the name of election, even though he is not a candidate in the contest”.

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    “It is pertinent at this crucial period to draw the attention of the Federal Government and security agencies to recent inciting comments credited to Senator Kwankwaso, calling for war and violence before, during and after the elections.”

    The statement added that, “as a responsible party, the APC believes that election is not a do-or-die affair. Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje remains a peace-loving leader who would not want any blood to drop because of election.

    “Governor Ganduje believes that power belongs to God and only Him can give and take away power. The modest achievements recorded by his administration are enough to give him victory.

    “We wish to call on Kano stakeholders to delve into the situation and call the agents of violence to order. The Ganduje administration since its inception has continued to record and maintain peace. “We have enjoyed peace and development in the state all this while, and it will not be to anyone’s interest to allow few elements to destabilize this peace because of their selfish interest.

    “To this end, the ruling APC in Kano remains hopeful of victory at Saturday’s rerun election. We call on all our teeming supporters and the good people of Kano state to remain calm, and continue to maintain peace and order for the overall interest of our dear state.”

  • Kano APC leads in 8 LGAs, PDP 2

    The All Progressives Congress (APC), in Kano state is now leading in eight out of the ten Local Government councils, with PDP having two as announced at the INEC collation centre in Kano.

    Dr. Shehu Usman-Yahaya, collation officer for Governorship election said in Madobi Local Government Area (LGA), the All Progressives Congress (APC) has Scored 24,491, and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) scored 24,309 votes.

    He added that the People’s Redemption Party (PRP) candidate which came third in the race in Makoda, Alhaji Salihu Sagir-Takai had also scored 425 votes.

    Also, the returning officer for Makoda Local Government Area, Prof. Aliyu Suleiman said that the APC candidate, Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje has scored 22,788, and PDP candidate, Alhaji Abba Kabir scored 9,253.

    According to Suleiman, the PRP candidate has scored 761 votes.

    In Bebeji LGA, the collation and Returning officer for the Governorship election, Prof. Ibrahim Barde announced that the APC candidate has scored 17,418, and PDP scored 18,533 while PRP got 788 votes.

    Dr. Mohammed Yusha’u, the Returning Officer for Kunchi LGA for gubernatorial election said the APC candidate had garned 16,159, while PDP got 13,171, with PRP having scored 270 votes .

    In Danbatta LGA, the Returning Officer Prof. Abubakar salisu, announced that the APC candidate led with 24,686, defeating the PDP candidate who scored 18,696, leaving PDP to struggle with 2,793.

    In Karaye,LGA, the returning officer, Prof.Bello ldris Tijani,announced that the APC scored18,770,beat the PDP candidate who got 17,163,while PRP managed with 383 votes.

    In Kibiya LGA,the returning officer,Prof. Isa Garba said that PDP got 17,373,leaving APC with 15,760,while PRP was left with 250 votes.

    While in Albasu LGA,the APC garnered 25,358 votes,PDP got 17,373,with PRP having 347 votes,as announced by the returning officer,Prof Mustafa Bichi.

    In Garko LGA,the returning officer,Prof.Abdulsam and Umar Jibiya, announced that APC scored 16,952,while PDP has12,295 votes,as PRP scored 4,204 votes.