Kano 2027: Realignment, rivalries, and the battle for the soul of the electorate, by Engr. Bello Gwarzo Abdullahi, FNSE The defection of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf to the All Progressives Congress (APC) has fundamentally reshaped the political landscape of Kano State. The event at Sani Abacha Stadium, though carefully choreographed, failed to convey the intended strength or federal alignment. Instead of signalling consolidation, it revealed a coalition driven by expediency rather than cohesion, exposing an uneasy convergence of rival interests positioning themselves ahead of 2027. At the heart of the tension...