Recent particulars have surfaced relating to the delay within the anticipated defection of the Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, from the New Nigerian Peoples Social gathering (NNPP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Whereas many anticipated a right away change following months of hypothesis, political logistics and high-level consultations look like holding up the formal ceremony.
Sources near the negotiations revealed to POLITICS NIGERIA that the governor has already made the inner resolution to maneuver.
Nonetheless, he’s at the moment navigating a posh net of pursuits involving the presidency, the APC nationwide management, and the native political construction in Kano.
The Presidency’s Directive
In accordance with a reliable supply, when Governor Yusuf first initiated discussions with the APC headquarters in Abuja and President Bola Tinubu, the President gave a particular instruction.
It was gathered that the President advised him to “come to the grassroots and interface together with his social gathering in addition to the APC stakeholders in Kano.”
This directive was supposed to make sure a seamless transition and forestall inside friction inside the state chapter of the social gathering.
The Ganduje and Abbas Components
A significant a part of the delay is tied to the supply of key energy brokers. The APC chief in Kano and former Nationwide Chairman, Alhaji Abdullahi Ganduje, had traveled for the lesser Hajj (Umrah).
It was learnt that upon his return, he would seek the advice of with stakeholders on the governor’s proposed defection.
Supporting this, Dr. Baffa Dan’agundi, the Director-Basic of Nationwide Productiveness and a detailed aide to Ganduje, confirmed that preparations are at a sophisticated stage.
He famous that the delay was additionally linked to the Umrah pilgrimage of the Kano State APC chairman, Alhaji Abdullahi Abbas.
“As soon as they return, a particular assembly will probably be held with His Excellency Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and his delegation, to conclude the method,” Dan’agundi assured.
The Barau Issue
Past logistics, there may be the “Barau issue.” Stakeholders are reportedly debating the political way forward for the Deputy Senate President, Jibrin Barau, who’s broadly believed to be eyeing the governorship seat.
Since Governor Yusuf is serving his first time period, his entry into the APC may spark a conflict of pursuits.
A outstanding stakeholder talked about that for the defection to succeed, Barau should be carried alongside. The present proposal below evaluate means that Barau could be inspired to keep up his legislative trajectory, probably clearing the trail for his personal gubernatorial bid in 2031 after Yusuf completes a second time period.
“Our members are being pressured to defect” – Kwankwaso
Whereas the APC prepares to obtain the governor, his former mentor and chief of the Kwankwasiyya Motion, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has raised an alarm.
Kwankwaso accused the state authorities of “compelling state officers and elected native authorities chairmen to signal for both Gandujiyya or Kwankwasiyya.” He described these experiences as “deeply troubling” and disheartening.
In a swift rebuttal, the Kano State Commissioner for Info, Comrade Ibrahim Waiya, dismissed the claims. He insisted that “participation in any political social gathering stays a private resolution” and that the federal government is just not utilizing coercion.
Regardless of the denial, Kwankwaso has advised his supporters to stay calm, even advising these below strain to signal no matter paperwork are offered to them to keep away from victimization.