Kano Gov Dey Yarn Say ADC No Fit Win Election For Kano

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State don come out strong to talk about the African Democratic Congress (ADC). As e return from the APC National Convention for Abuja and the party’s Northwest Zonal Congress for Kaduna, e meet supporters for Government House, Kano. The governor yarn say ADC no get the power to win any election for Kano State. E dey confident say e go win second term under the APC.

“ADC and other opposition parties no strong at all,” Governor Yusuf talk. “Make people no allow demself to carry by other parties. APC na the strongest party wey dey for Nigeria.” E praise President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, say the president dey try well-well to better the economy and build infrastructure across the country. E add say the people of Kano go support Tinubu for 2027 re-election bid.

The governor promise say im administration go continue to focus on development for education, healthcare, agriculture, infrastructure, and support for youths and women. Before e reach Government House, large crowd of supporters welcome am for Malam Aminu Kano International Airport. Dem follow im convoy through major roads for the city before gathering for Government House.

For another news, the pioneer National chairman of ADC, Chief Ralph Nwosu, don explain why Senator David Mark and Rauf Aregbesola emerge as leaders of the party. Chief Nwosu talk say during meetings before the official handover, the ADC understand say make other political parties get proper representation for the coalition to work. E say dem resolve say the original ADC go keep positions like National Treasurer, National Welfare Secretary, Deputy National Secretary, two deputy chairmen, and Whip.

“Senator Mark represent the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Aregbesola represent the All Progressives Congress (APC), while Labour party get the National Organizing Secretary,” Chief Nwosu explain. “You no fit build coalition and no consider the interest of others. You fit only do am by working together.” E talk say the membership of ADC don witness big jump since INEC’s stance.

But one-time national vice chairman of the ADC, Nafiu Bala, argue say im actions na to protect the constitution of the ADC and no be personal ambition. Bala talk say im concern stem from apparent breach of the party’s constitution, specifically Articles 8(2) and 9(4), regarding membership and eligibility to hold party positions. E insist say INEC suppose recognize am as national chairman.

Meanwhile, for Kano, Ahmad Gogel, close associate of the 2023 APC governorship candidate Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna, talk say Gawuna’s defection from APC to ADC na driven by collective interest of im supporters and no be personal ambition. Gogel disclose this during phone interview with PUNCH Online. E say the decision follow extensive consultations with family members, political supporters, and associates.

“After wide consultations with family, supporters, and close associates, e decide to leave APC and join ADC,” Gogel talk. “Im political decisions dey always guided by the ambitions and interests of im people.” Gogel add say Gawuna dey committed to party unity and ready to support any candidate wey emerge through ADC’s selection process.

But the APC don express confidence say Gawuna’s exit no go affect their chances for 2027 general elections. Kano State APC spokesman, Alhassan Garba Yarya, talk say APC remain formidable political force for the state despite recent defections. “Elections no dey win by individuals alone but by the strength of the party structure, grassroots support, and the credibility of its leadership,” Yarya talk.

E add say while Gawuna’s defection na personal decision, e no weaken the party’s structure or resolve. “APC still command massive support across the state,” e talk. “We dey reorganise, strengthen our internal structures, and engage our members at all levels. APC dey focused, united, and determined to reclaim Kano State for 2027.”

For another development, former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar don enter $1.2 million agreement with United States lobbying firm Von Batten-Montague-York. The move na to reshape im public image and expand im influence within American policy circles. Documents filed with US Department of Justice show say the Washington-based firm go represent Atiku for one year.

The agreement na executed in early March by the firm’s managing partner and Nigerian political associate Fabiyi Oladimeji. The filing talk say the firm go help improve perceptions of Atiku among US officials while also address narratives wey Nigerian government dey put forward. Part of the engagement include arrange meetings with members of Congress and officials within the executive branch.

The firm go also provide advisory services on policy positioning and public communication. The role extend to prepare briefing materials and facilitate outreach to inform stakeholders about Atiku’s policy direction. The development come as Atiku remain prominent figure for discussions around 2027 presidential election. E dey aligned with ADC, wey dey currently face internal divisions wey fit affect electoral readiness.