APC Chairman Yilwatda Visits Emir Sanusi in Kano

On August 22, 2026, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, paid a courtesy visit to Emir Khalifa Muhammadu Sanusi II at the Rumfa Palace in Kano. The meeting took place shortly after the Emir returned from Abuja and was characterized as a closed-door engagement, with no details about the discussions being made public.

Muhammad Dallatu, a close associate of the Emir, confirmed the visit, emphasizing its private nature. This visit occurred against the backdrop of ongoing political tensions in Kano, particularly following the 2019 decision by former Governor Abdullahi Ganduje to divide the Kano Emirate into five, which led to Sanusi's removal and the installation of Aminu Ado Bayero as the Emir.

Although the Kano State Government, led by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, reinstated Sanusi in 2024, the dispute over the emirship continues, with both Sanusi and Bayero retaining significant support. Yilwatda's visit is significant given the APC's political influence and preparations for the upcoming 2027 elections.