Salihu Tanko Yakasai, a former gubernatorial candidate of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), has criticized President Bola Tinubu's alleged push for a one-party dominance in Kano State. In a Facebook post on Wednesday, Yakasai argued that Kano's political history, spanning from the Northern Elements Progressive Union (NEPU) era to the "Santsi da Tabo" period, has never favored a single-party system. He stressed that Kano's politics is anchored in public interest, truth, and ideological commitment, values he attributed to the late Aminu Kano.
Yakasai, who once served as media aide to former APC national chairman Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, cautioned that Kano is not Lagos, where the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has maintained firm control. He warned that attempts to impose a one-party system would backfire, as loyalty in Kano is earned through fairness, not coercion. The former aide also highlighted complaints from Kano residents over perceived lopsided appointments and uneven development, insisting such grievances would not secure public support. He predicted that Kano's people would assert their stance through the ballot box in the 2027 elections if their concerns remained unaddressed.
Yakasai's warning exposes the fragility of Tinubu's one-party push in Kano, where history and ideology still matter more than power. If the president insists on this agenda, he risks turning a state known for its vibrant opposition into a battleground where discontent could reshape the 2027 race. Ganduje's former aide knows Kano's voters won't be bullied—they'll vote with their feet, and their ballots, if denied fairness. The APC's grip on the north may look unshakable now, but Kano's tradition of resistance is not so easily erased.
