Leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State have declared their loyalty to former National Chairman of the party, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, and voiced their support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to seek a second term in office.
This position was made known during a high-level stakeholders meeting held in Kano to review the current state of the party and plan for its future.
The meeting brought together a wide range of party figures, including elected officials, grassroots mobilizers, and party executives, to take stock of recent political developments and prepare for upcoming electoral contests.
In a statement signed by the state APC chairman, Alhaji Abdullahi Abbas, the stakeholders praised Ganduje’s leadership during his tenure as National Chairman of the party, describing it as impactful.
“After careful study of his tenure, stakeholders expressed deep appreciation for the visionary and exemplary leadership of Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, CON, immediate-past National Chairman of the APC, who voluntarily resigned his position,” the statement read.
Ganduje’s leadership was credited with several party-building efforts, including the establishment of the Progressive Institute, launching an e-registration initiative, and creating support programs for women and young people.
“These milestones have positioned the APC for sustained relevance and organizational strength across the country,” the statement added.
Participants at the meeting also reaffirmed their support for Ganduje as the key political figure in Kano APC.
“Stakeholders unanimously reaffirmed their unflinching loyalty to Dr. Ganduje, endorsing him as the undisputed leader of the APC in Kano State,” it said.
Turning to national issues, the gathering discussed the Tinubu administration’s policies and restated their support for the president.
“Stakeholders commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his continued efforts and initiatives to address socio-economic challenges and expressed readiness to lend their support in achieving the objectives of the Renewed Hope Agenda,” the statement noted.
The meeting further acknowledged the work of Kano APC politicians, especially in community-focused areas like education, youth engagement, and poverty reduction.
With several by-elections approaching, the Kano APC said it is preparing to contest and win.
“In light of the by-elections scheduled by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the stakeholders affirmed the party’s readiness and strategic mobilization to ensure electoral victories,” the statement said.
The party also emphasized the need to address internal matters to strengthen its ranks ahead of the 2027 general elections.
“The meeting underscored the necessity of upholding party discipline, integrity, and loyalty. Members were urged to remain dedicated to the core values of the APC and to conduct themselves with responsibility and commitment to the party’s vision under the leadership of Dr. Ganduje,” it concluded.
Among those in attendance were Deputy Senate President Senator Barau I. Jibrin; Senator Abdurrahman Kawu Sumaila; APC 2023 governorship candidate Dr. Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna and his running mate Hon. Murtala Sule Garo; House of Representatives members Hon. Kabir Abubakar Bichi and Hon. Alhassan Ado Doguwa; Ministers Dr. Mariya Mahmud Bunkure and Hon. Abdullahi Ata; APC State Chairman Alhaji Abdullahi Abbas; and several other party leaders and grassroots figures.
