Sanusi Bature, spokesperson to Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf, has defined the explanations behind hypothesis that the governor might defect from the New Nigeria Peoples Celebration (NNPP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
In accordance with Bature, Kano State has traditionally gained little from remaining in opposition to the Federal Authorities, suggesting that this actuality may affect the governor’s political choices.
Bature stated Kano has usually discovered itself exterior the political alignment of the centre, questioning the advantages the state has derived from such a place.
“If we take a look at the historical past of Kano and Nigerian politics, Kano has largely remained in opposition to the centre,” he stated. “Through the Shagari period, Kano was in opposition.
“Sooner or later throughout Obasanjo’s administration, Kano was additionally in opposition, and below Jonathan, Kano remained in what may very well be described as everlasting opposition.”
He added that this historic sample raises necessary questions concerning the state’s improvement prospects.
“What has Kano actually benefited from being on a unique political path from the centre? That may be a elementary query that should be answered earlier than any resolution is taken,” Bature stated.
Addressing studies about Governor Yusuf’s current go to to President Bola Tinubu, Bature clarified that the assembly was not primarily political.