Kano gov to Ganduje: You can’t intimidate us in 2027

Kano State governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has said the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP)-led administration is not threatened or intimidated by the antics of the All Progressives Congress (APC), which is bent on taking over the state in the 2027 general election. The governor spoke during the monthly cash grant empowerment of 5,200 women at […]

Kano State governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has said the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP)-led administration is not threatened or intimidated by the antics of the All Progressives Congress (APC), which is bent on taking over the state in the 2027 general election.

The governor spoke during the monthly cash grant empowerment of 5,200 women at the Government House in Kano, yesterday.

Recall that the presidential candidate of the NNPP in last year’s election, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, had said he would deplete the APC votes in Kano in the 2027 elections.  But in a swift reaction, the APC Director of Publicity, Alhaji Bala Ibrahim, said the NNPP was not a threat to the APC.

A few days ago, the National Chairman of the APC, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, said the APC is the party to beat in the 2027 election in Kano.

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Ganduje, who spoke during the 8th and 9th APC Kano State House of Assembly Forum Dinner held in honour of prominent party members a few days ago, said, “I am always surprised when Rabiu Kwankwaso claims he has the people’s support.

The former Kano governor who was represented by the Kano State Chairman of the APC, Abdullahi Abbas, said, “I can swear to God, if not for our internal issues, he (Kwankwaso) wouldn’t have won any election in Kano. This time around, he will see the reality. Those who supported him before are disappointed and full of regret. Kwankwasiyya is done, and even the governor is unaware of everything happening around him.”

But reacting yesterday, Governor Yusuf said, “Let me be clear, whoever threatens the good people of Kano will face the consequences. We are ready, and I will not hesitate to take decisive action against them. 

“As for those talking about taking over power in 2027, let me remind you, power belongs to God. It is He who grants leadership, and we pray that He gives it only to those who have the best interests of the good people of Kano at heart. 

“We believe in God, and we know that no matter how many people conspire against us, they cannot succeed if God wills otherwise. We will not be intimidated or threatened. 

“Our focus is not on 2027. Our priority is to fulfill the mandate entrusted to us by the people of Kano. Our mission is to continue delivering the dividends of democracy and serving our people diligently.

“May God grant us the strength and ability to achieve this and to witness 2027 in good health and prosperity.”