Abba Kabir Yusuf Strengthens APC and Diminishes Godfatherism

Media analyst Abdulmalik Suleiman stated that Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf's political diplomacy and development initiatives have transformed Kano State's political environment, enhancing the All Progressives Congress (APC) position. Suleiman noted that Yusuf has weakened political godfatherism by establishing an independent political identity and fostering relationships with key political figures, including former governors Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, Ibrahim Shekarau, and Senator Kabir Gaya.

Since Yusuf's defection to the APC, he has united these leaders, creating a harmonious political atmosphere devoid of conflict. Suleiman attributed the ongoing infrastructure projects, such as flyovers, road rehabilitation, and school renovations, to this newfound political stability.

He claimed that opposition parties, particularly the New Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), have lost ground in Kano, with former Deputy Governor Aminu Abdulsalam Gwarzo unable to compete with Yusuf's political goodwill. This unity among APC leaders is expected to bolster support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the APC in the upcoming 2027 general elections.