Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has downplayed the strength of the opposition coalition formed under the African Democratic Congress (ADC), declaring that the alliance poses no threat in Kano politics and lacks the capacity to secure electoral victory in the state.
He made the statement while addressing a large crowd of supporters at the Government House in Kano after returning from the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Convention in Abuja and the party’s Northwest Zonal Congress in Kaduna.
Yusuf was received by jubilant supporters at the Malam Aminu Kano International Airport, with crowds flooding major roads including Katsina Road, Emir’s Palace Road and Sabon Bakin Zuwo Road, cheering and chanting party slogans as his convoy made its way through the city.
Expressing optimism about his political future, the governor said he is confident of winning a second term under the APC, citing what he described as the achievements of his administration across key sectors.
His defection from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), the platform that brought him to power in 2023, has continued to stir political tension in Kano. The move drew criticism from supporters of Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, widely seen as his political mentor, with the Kwankwasiyya movement vowing to challenge his re-election bid in 2027.
Responding to critics, Yusuf maintained that his decision was in the best interest of Kano, insisting that the ADC and other opposition groups lack the structure to compete.
“There was only one term in the NNPP, and we will go for a second term in the APC. As for the ADC that they moved to, it will never have even a single term.”
“Kano and Nigeria are solidly behind APC, and APC is the only winning Party, therefore, Nigerians and indeed Kano people should not be carried away by the euphoria of so-called ADC and other parties.
“ADC, NNPP and any other parties are a part of the jokers who could not make any meaningful political gains despite their groupings.
“You have, in the last two to three years, seen our efforts. If you give us another mandate, we will surely do more in terms of empowerment, Infrastructural development, education, which is our centre stage policy, health and agriculture with portable water supply across Kano.”
