APC formally receives Kano Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf in major political realignment

Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has officially joined the All Progressives Congress (APC), in what observers describe as a significant political development in the North-West region.

The governor was received at a high-profile rally in Kano attended by senior figures of the ruling party. Vice President Kashim Shettima represented President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the event and delivered the President’s message, assuring Governor Yusuf of his full acceptance and strategic importance within the party.

Shettima described the governor’s decision as a move that would further strengthen unity and cooperation between Kano State and the federal government. He noted that closer alignment with the centre would enhance development efforts, improve coordination on major projects and deepen inclusive governance.

The ceremony drew prominent APC stakeholders, including serving and former office holders, lawmakers and party executives, underscoring the political weight of the development. Supporters thronged the venue in large numbers, turning the reception into a major show of strength for the party in Kano.

Governor Yusuf, who previously emerged on the platform of another political party, said his decision was guided by the broader interest of Kano State and the need to secure greater federal collaboration. He pledged to remain focused on delivering infrastructure, economic growth and social welfare programmes for the people of the state.

Political analysts say the governor’s entry into the APC is likely to reshape the political dynamics in Kano and strengthen the ruling party’s influence in the region ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Party leaders at the event reiterated their commitment to unity, grassroots mobilisation and advancing the administration’s development agenda nationwide.

Benita Ibrahim