The All Progressives Congress has cleared Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf to contest for a second term in the 2027 Kano State governorship election. This followed a screening exercise conducted by the party's National Working Committee, which reviewed his nomination and screening forms. The exercise was led by APC National Chairman Nentawe Yilwatda at the Plateau Governor's Lodge. According to a statement issued on Friday by the governor's spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the committee confirmed that Yusuf met all constitutional and party requirements. Yilwatda said the party was satisfied with Yusuf's performance and eligibility. "After careful screening and verification of all submitted documents, the committee is satisfied that Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has fulfilled all constitutional and party requirements to contest for a second term under the platform of the APC," he said. He added that Yusuf had demonstrated commitment to governance, party unity and the development of Kano State. As a result, the governor has been recognised as the sole aspirant so far for the APC ticket in Kano. Yusuf responded by expressing gratitude to the party leadership. "I am deeply honoured by the trust and support shown to me by the leadership of our great party. This confidence will further inspire us to remain focused on delivering meaningful development and improving the lives of our people," he said. He reaffirmed his dedication to policies promoting peace, economic growth and inclusive governance. "We remain committed to building a Kano where every citizen feels included, protected and empowered. Our administration will continue to prioritise education, healthcare, infrastructure, youth empowerment and economic opportunities for all," Yusuf added. He called on party members and supporters to remain united ahead of the 2027 polls. "I urge all our party members, supporters and stakeholders to remain united and committed to the collective interest of Kano State. Together, we will consolidate on our achievements and secure victory for our great party in 2027," he stated. The clearance comes as political parties intensify activities ahead of the next general elections.
Abba Yusuf is now the sole APC aspirant for Kano's 2027 governorship, yet the party has not explained how his first-term performance metrics were assessed. The clearance by the National Working Committee offers no public breakdown of criteria used to judge his eligibility. This creates uncertainty for Kano residents who expect transparency in a process that shapes their future governance. Without disclosed benchmarks, the endorsement appears political rather than performance-based.
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