In a bold reaction to insinuations that the APC is planning to manipulate the 2027 elections in Kano, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has vowed to resist any pressure on his mandate.

Speaking during the monthly women empowerment program at Coronation Hall yesterday, the Governor emphasized that he is not worried about the 2027 elections, as leadership is ordained by the Almighty Allah.

This was contained in a statement issued by the Governor’s spokesperson,
Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa.

“What I am worried about is not re-election. I am more concerned about delivering the dividends of democracy on the mandate given to me in this first tenure. I want the good people of Kano to judge me by my performance at the end of this tenure,” the Governor said.

The Governor lamented how enemies of Kano, disguised as opposition members, are attempting to create political tension in the state.

“We know those people who were massively rejected in both 2019 and 2023. We won against them at a time when we had no political office—not even a councillor. But Allah made it possible for us to win with a landslide victory,” he added.

Governor Yusuf further cautioned the leadership of the APC in Kano to refrain from making inciting statements and hate speeches that could scare unsuspecting voters who are eager to exercise their civic rights.

“I am destined to be a Governor. It is my total belief and submission to the will of Allah that if He so wills, I will serve a second term. If not, I won’t. So why should I bother myself?” the Governor asked.

It can be recalled that the APC suffered a significant defeat in the hands of the ruling NNPP during the 2023 elections, losing the governorship seat, two senatorial seats, 18 out of 26 House of Representatives seats, and 26 out of 40 State Assembly seats.