Kano Governor Abba Yusuf officially rejoins APC
Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has formally returned to the All Progressives Congress (APC), ending months of political uncertainty surrounding his party affiliation.
The governor’s return to the ruling party was confirmed today in a statement from his office, marking a significant political shift in one of Nigeria’s most influential northern states. Governor Yusuf had previously contested and won the Kano governorship election on the platform of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) after leaving the APC.
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Party leaders and supporters welcomed the move, saying it strengthens the APC’s political influence in Kano ahead of upcoming elections. Details of the defection event and agreements reached with national APC executives are expected to be released in the coming days.
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Governor Yusuf’s rejoining of the APC comes amid ongoing realignments within Nigeria’s political landscape, as parties prepare for key electoral contests. Political analysts say the development could have major implications for party dynamics both in Kano and nationally.
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