Politics
APC, Kwankwaso Trade Words Over Kano Governor’s 2027 Prospects
Former Kano State governor and NNPP leader, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has predicted that Governor Abba Yusuf will lose the 2027 governorship election following his defection to the All Progressives Congress.
Kwankwaso made the claim during a media interview, describing Yusuf’s decision as a betrayal of the political movement that brought him to power and warning that aligning with rival political blocs would weaken his electoral standing.
He said the public display of support from former governor Abdullahi Ganduje during the defection ceremony signalled political trouble for Yusuf, insisting that Kano voters would reject such alignment.
Kwankwaso maintained that the NNPP remains strong and united in Kano, dismissing claims that internal crises forced the governor’s departure.
The APC, however, rejected Kwankwaso’s assertions, expressing confidence that Yusuf would retain the governorship in 2027.
Party officials said the APC enjoys widespread support in Kano and argued that Ganduje’s backing has historically translated into electoral victories across several states.
Yusuf’s defection has triggered political realignments in Kano, including resignations by some government officials and lawmakers as preparations for the next election cycle gather momentum.
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Tinubu dismisses NMDPRA Chief, appoints Rabiu Umar pending Senate approval
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has relieved Mr. Saidu Mohammed of his position as Chief Executive of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA). The announcement was made in a statement by Bayo Onanuga, presidential spokesman, on Wednesday. Onanuga revealed that Rabiu Abdullahi Umar, a seasoned executive with over 25 years in the energy,…
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BREAKING: Supreme Court fixes date for judgement on ADC leadership dispute
The Supreme Court has fixed Thursday, April 30, for judgment in the leadership dispute rocking the opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC). The apex court had reserved judgement in the case, prompting the opposition party to petition the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) that time was not on its side. However, on Wednesday, the apex court…
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Tinubu endorses Hamzat for Lagos 2027 governorship race
President Bola Tinubu has endorsed Lagos State Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat as the All Progressives Congress (APC) consensus governorship candidate for the 2027 election, reinforcing a fast-forming political alignment within the state’s ruling structure. The endorsement in Abuja on Wednesday, follows the earlier adoption of Hamzat by the influential Governance Advisory Council (GAC), the highest…