Hundreds of women supporters of a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdulsalam Abdulkarim Zaura, popularly known as AA Zaura, on Wednesday staged a solidarity march in Kano, demanding what they described as fairness ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The women, under the aegis of AA Zaura Women Mobilisation Forum, led by Binta Rabiu Zaura, marched through major streets within the Kano metropolis chanting, “No Zaura, no vote,” while displaying placards bearing inscriptions such as “Justice for AA Zaura,” “Reward loyalty,” and “Kano women stand with Zaura.”
The protest comes amid rising political tension within the Kano chapter of the APC following the emergence of former governor, Ibrahim Shekarau, as consensus candidate for the Kano Central Senatorial seat after a reconciliation meeting involving party stakeholders.
Addressing journalists during the procession, the group’s coordinator, Binta Rabiu Zaura, said the women were demanding recognition for Zaura’s contributions to the party.
“We are here to tell the leadership of the APC that AA Zaura has sacrificed so much for this party and for the people. He deserves justice and fair treatment,” she said.
She added that Zaura had empowered thousands of youths and women across Kano State through humanitarian interventions and business support initiatives.
“He has touched many lives, especially among women and young people. We cannot sit quietly and watch him being sidelined,” she stated.
The protesters also appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and national leaders of the APC to intervene and ensure what they described as a transparent and inclusive political process in Kano State.
One of the protesters, Amina Musa, expressed dissatisfaction among grassroots supporters over recent developments surrounding the Kano Central senatorial ticket.
“We are loyal party members, but loyalty should be rewarded. If there is no justice for AA Zaura, many people may lose interest in participating,” she said.
AA Zaura had earlier claimed that his ambition to contest the Kano Central Senatorial seat was “taken away” from him against his wish, adding that he was not invited to the reconciliation meeting where several aspirants reportedly stepped down for Shekarau.
