Kano Governor Abba Yusuf rejoins APC, with Ganduje assuring full party support and an automatic leadership role ahead of 2027 elections
Immediate past National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Dr Abdullahi Ganduje, has guaranteed Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf the party’s ticket for the 2027 governorship election.
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Ganduje said all APC aspirants in the state have agreed to support Yusuf’s second-term bid.
Ganduje made the declaration on Monday while welcoming Yusuf back into the party, describing his return as a historic boost for APC in Kano.
Yusuf officially resigned from the New Nigeria Peoples Party on 23 January 2026, citing internal crises and the need to safeguard public interests, before rejoining APC on Monday.
“When the party was formed, you were with us, but later political differences and misconceptions led you away. Now you are back,” Ganduje said, praising Yusuf as a progressive leader whose style aligns with APC ideology.
He further confirmed that, according to party tradition, Yusuf automatically assumes the role of APC leader in Kano State, adding, “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.”
Ganduje also assured Yusuf of equitable treatment within the party and expressed confidence in sweeping electoral victories.
“As you are coming in, we assure you that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will also win the 2027 election. APC will stand solidly with you,” he added.
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Yusuf’s defection has triggered significant political realignments in Kano, with 22 state lawmakers, eight House of Representatives members, and all 44 local government chairmen joining him in the move back to APC.
