Why I joined APC – Kano gov

The Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has stated his determination to hitch the All Progressives Congress was pushed by the necessity to strategically align Kano State with the centre of nationwide governance to speed up improvement.

Yusu made the remarks whereas addressing a mammoth crowd on the 2026 Grand Rally held on the Sani Abacha Stadium in Kano on Monday.

This was disclosed in a press release by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin-Tofa.

The governor stated Kano is simply too massive and strategically vital to stay politically disconnected from the federal authorities.

“It’s about inserting Kano able the place it may well totally take part in nationwide improvement and safe a greater future for its residents,” Yusuf stated, including that the transfer isn’t about private ambition however about duty to the individuals of the state.

He emphasised that Kano should actively interact within the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu, noting that the President’s reforms require severe governance and diligent implementation to profit the nation.

“With the help of our nice social gathering and the cooperation of the Federal Authorities, Kano State is best positioned to maneuver ahead with confidence and stability,” he added.

Yusuf additionally expressed gratitude to Vice President Kashim Shettima and the governors of Jigawa, Sokoto, Kaduna, Katsina, Borno, Yobe, and Plateau states for attending the occasion and supporting his administration.

He additional recommended the previous APC Nationwide Chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje, the Kano State APC Chairman, Abdullahi Abbas, and members of the Nationwide and State Assemblies for his or her solidarity, noting that their presence mirrored unity, power, and a shared resolve to make sure political stability and sustainable improvement in Kano.

Through the rally, the APC Nationwide Chairman, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, urged all social gathering stakeholders to help the governor, praising the spectacular turnout of leaders and supporters.

“The turnout at the moment demonstrates that Kano APC members are united, enthusiastic, and dedicated to advancing the social gathering’s agenda and supporting President Tinubu’s imaginative and prescient,” he stated.

Of their separate remarks, Ganduje, Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin, Chairman Abdullahi Abbas, ALGON Chairperson Hajiya Sa’adatu Yushau Soja, Alasan Ado Doguwa, and several other lawmakers assured Yusuf of their full help.

“We pledge one hundred pc loyalty and cooperation to the governor and the APC in Kano,” they stated.

The rally, which drew 1000’s of social gathering members and well-wishers, signalled a brand new chapter for Kano politics, with many analysts describing it as a decisive transfer to combine the state extra successfully into nationwide governance and speed up improvement.

Yusuf highlighted that the success of his administration and certainly the state depends upon cohesive management, strategic alignment with the centre, and the energetic participation of political leaders throughout social gathering traces.

The occasion concluded with a reaffirmation of Kano APC members’ dedication to work collectively to advance the social gathering’s agenda and make sure that the state advantages totally from federal programmes and investments.

Recall that in January, Yusuf formally resigned from the New Nigeria Peoples Party after his latest go to to Bola Tinubu on the State Home, Abuja.

He stated his determination was pushed by what he described as “deepening inner crises” and “extended management disputes” inside the social gathering.

In latest months, a number of governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party have defected to the All Progressives Congress, together with Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom, Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta, Peter Mbah of Enugu, Douye Diri of Bayelsa, and Agbu Kefas of Taraba State, Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State and Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State.