Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has dismissed the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as politically irrelevant in Kano State, branding it "dead on arrival." The statement was issued on Sunday by his Chief Press Secretary, Mustapha Muhammad, following Yusuf's return from political engagements in Abuja. Speaking to supporters in Kano, Yusuf cited internal crises and lack of cohesion within the ADC, asserting that the party lacks both grassroots support and public trust to mount a credible challenge. "The ADC is dead on arrival in Kano. The party is already battling internal crises and lacks the grassroots support needed to survive in our political space," he said. He emphasized that Kano remains under the control of the ruling political structure, backed by strong public backing. Yusuf reaffirmed loyalty to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and expressed confidence in the All Progressives Congress (APC) securing all elective positions in 2027. "We will deliver a landslide victory for the APC," he stated, crediting ongoing partnership with the Federal Government for gains in infrastructure and social programmes. The comments come as the ADC sees increased activity, including defections, ahead of the 2027 elections.
Abba Kabir Yusuf's dismissal of the ADC as "dead on arrival" reveals his confidence in the APC's dominance, but it also exposes a tendency to underestimate shifting political currents. The ADC's recent defections suggest growing dissent, even if it lacks structure today. For Nigerians in Kano, this means the 2027 race may hinge less on declared strength and more on how well established leaders respond to quiet but real grassroots shifts.
