Trouble for NDC in Kano as Gawuna’s loyalists prepare to rejoin APC

By Maduabuchi Nmeribeh/Kano

Trouble appears to be brewing for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in Kano, as party bigwigs loyal to the former Deputy Governor of Kano state and the party’s Kano Central Senatorial candidate, Dr. Nasiru Yusuf Gawauna, have paid a solidarity visit to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and his Deputy, Comrade Murtala Sule Garo, ahead of their planned defection from the NDC to the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Governor Yusuf’s Spokesman, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, confirmed that the team, led by a close ally of Gawuna, Hon. Muhammad Badaru Umar, included Hon. Ali Datti Yako, NDC Vice Chairman, Kano State; Hon. Mansur Isa Gawuna; Hon. Uba Tanko Mijinyawa (Uba Danzainab).

Others include Hon. Aminu Umar Faruk; Hon. Sani Jibrin; Hon. Salisu Muhammad; Hon. Musa Sani Indabo; Hon. Muhammad Kabir Bala; Hon. Hassan Abba Abdullahi; and Comrade Abdurrahman Muhammad.

Speaking during the visit, Hon. Muhammad Badaru Umar said their decision to meet Governor Yusuf was driven by their passion for the development and progress of Kano State.

He said the team considered it necessary to engage with the Governor and his Deputy as part of their consultations and efforts towards contributing to the development of the state.

On his part, Hon. Ali Datti Yako said the people of Kano are aware of the efforts being made by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf to transform the state.

“Everyone knows that Governor Yusuf is working tirelessly to transform Kano state,” he said.

Sunusi further hinted that, “the visit comes amid ongoing political realignments in Kano ahead of the 2027 general elections, with prominent political figures continuing to reassess their political affiliations.

” The anticipated return of members of Gawuna’s political team to the APC is expected to further strengthen the party in Kano, particularly as preparations for the 2027 elections gather momentum.

“The delegation also expressed solidarity with Governor Yusuf and his Deputy, Murtala Sule Garo, reaffirming their interest in the continued development and progress of Kano State.”