Rift in Kano APC Over Minister's Endorsement Sparks Internal Controversies

The rift in Kano APC deepens as Minister Yusuf Abdullahi Ata's endorsement of Barau Jibrin for the 2027 governorship elections sparks internal disputes. The party's state leadership accuses Ata of causing division by publicly supporting Barau.

This endorsement has exposed longstanding cracks within Kano APC, following its defeat in the 2023 elections. The warning letter issued to Ata by Kano APC signals serious internal issues, with key figures like Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Abdullahi Umar Ganduje involved in addressing the matter.