The All Progressives Congress in Kano State on Thursday adopted Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf as the consensus Kano Governorship candidate ahead of 2027 general elections.

The affirmation held at the Sani Abacha Stadium Kofar Mata witnessed large turnout of party supporters who defied a downpour in order to witness the grand event.

Among the prominent personalities that attended the official affirmation included National Assembly members as well as top government functionaries.

The chairman of the APC Governorship Primary Election Committee, Muntari Shagari declared that Abba Yusuf, having satisfied the Constitution, hereby affirmed and returned as the sole candidate for the Kano governorship election in 2027.

“I hereby declare that Abba Kabir Yusuf, having satisfied the Constitution requirements of the APC affirmed and returned as the nominated Kano Governorship candidate for 2027,” he said.

Earlier, Senator Barau Jibrin representing Kano North Senatorial zone moved the motion for the adoption of Yusuf as the APC flagbearer while Senator Abdurrahman Kawu Sumaila for Kano South Senatorial zone seconded the motion.

In his acceptance remarks, Yusuf expressed appreciation to the All the delegates for their patriotism and commitment to the success of the party in the 2027 general elections.

“I hereby accept my nomination and affirmation by the APC delegates for the Governorship election in 2026,” he said.

The governor who commended party supporters and other stakeholders for ensuring the peaceful conduct and success of the exercise, pledged to provide more dividends of democracy if re-elected for the second term.

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