Top leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC), including the former party’s National Chairman, Dr Abdullahi Ganduje, senators, and members of the House of Representatives, arrive in Kano as Governor Abba Yusuf prepares to formally defect to the ruling party. The development marks a major political shift in Kano State and attracts national attention.
The high-profile arrivals signal the importance the APC attaches to Governor Yusuf’s decision, which is expected to reshape the political landscape of the state and strengthen the party’s influence in the North-West, Mediaplusng.com reports. Party officials say the event is carefully planned to showcase unity, reconciliation, and renewed political alignment.
Governor Yusuf, who recently resigns from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), is expected to officially register as an APC member at his ward. The move follows days of consultations with political stakeholders, traditional leaders, and party loyalists across Kano. Supporters describe the decision as strategic and timely.
The formal ceremony is expected to draw a large crowd of party members, government officials, and supporters from across the state and beyond. Security agencies are on ground to maintain order as political activities intensify in Kano metropolis and surrounding areas.
APC leaders say Governor Yusuf’s return to the party will strengthen cooperation between Kano State and the Federal Government. They note that the alignment will fast-track infrastructure development, improve security coordination, and enhance access to federal programmes and interventions, Mediaplusng.com understands.
Dr Ganduje, a former governor of Kano State, is expected to lead other national officers of the party to receive Governor Yusuf. Party insiders describe the moment as symbolic, given Ganduje’s long-standing political influence in the state and his role in rebuilding the APC at the national level.
Several serving senators and members of the House of Representatives from Kano and neighbouring states also attend the event. Their presence underscores the APC’s effort to present a united front and consolidate its structures ahead of future elections.
Supporters of Governor Yusuf say his decision is driven by the need for political stability and effective governance. They argue that working with the ruling party at the centre will help Kano attract more investments, improve service delivery, and address pressing challenges facing residents.
Meanwhile, APC chieftains in Kano welcome the governor’s move, describing it as a homecoming. They say the party is ready to integrate him and his supporters fully into its structures at the state and local government levels.
Political observers note that the defection may trigger further realignments within Kano politics, especially among lawmakers and grassroots leaders. Already, several members of the State House of Assembly and local government chairmen are reportedly set to follow the governor into the APC.
The development also sparks reactions from opposition parties, with some expressing concern about shrinking political space, while others view it as a reflection of shifting alliances ahead of future contests.
As the formal defection unfolds, attention remains on how Governor Yusuf will manage the transition and maintain unity among his supporters. Analysts say his next steps will be crucial in defining governance priorities and political stability in Kano State.
With the presence of Ganduje, federal lawmakers, and top APC leaders, the event is set to be one of the biggest political gatherings in Kano in recent times. The ruling party says it is focused on strengthening democracy, deepening governance, and delivering tangible benefits to the people.
