Key figures in the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State have unanimously endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term in the 2027 presidential election while reaffirming their unwavering loyalty to the party's state leader, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje.
The endorsement came during a strategic high-level meeting convened on Tuesday at Ganduje's residence in Kano, where party stalwarts gathered to discuss strengthening unity within their ranks, election preparedness, and the administration's progress under President Tinubu's leadership.
Unity and Electoral Strategy
Addressing attendees at the gathering, Kano APC Chairman Abdullahi Abbas emphasized that the meeting aimed to resolve internal party issues and strategically position the APC to overcome political rivals in the upcoming general elections.
"We are fully committed to the success of President Tinubu and our great party. This meeting is about consolidating our base, strengthening our unity, and positioning the APC to win convincingly in 2027," Abbas stated.
In a significant political overture, Abbas indicated the party's openness to reconciliation and expansion, extending an invitation to members of the Kwankwasiyya movement—followers of former Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso—to join the APC fold.
"If Kwankwasiyya members are ready to join us in the APC, we will welcome them. But if they remain in opposition, we will confront them decisively at the polls," he warned, signaling both an olive branch and a challenge to the rival political group.
Defending Tinubu's Northern Development Agenda
During the meeting, party leaders robustly defended the Tinubu administration against allegations of regional favoritism in federal project distribution. They highlighted numerous ongoing development initiatives across Northern Nigeria, with particular emphasis on projects in Kano State.
The leaders commended President Tinubu's commitment to inclusive national development, presenting it as evidence of his administration's fair approach to governance across Nigeria's diverse regions.
Notable Attendees and Consensus
The high-profile meeting attracted prominent APC figures including former Kano governorship candidate Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna, Minister of State for the FCT Dr. Mariya Bunkure, and Senator Kawu Sumaila. Federal lawmakers Alhassan Ado Doguwa, Abubakar Kabir Bichi, and Sani Bala Tsanyawa were also present.
Other attendees included members of the Kano State House of Assembly, senior federal appointees from the state, and various party officials, all of whom reached a consensus to collaborate in maintaining APC's political dominance in Kano and securing victory at both state and federal levels in the 2027 elections.
The meeting's resolutions underscore Kano APC's strategic importance in northern Nigerian politics and its potential influence on the 2027 presidential race as President Tinubu positions himself for a second term bid.
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