Former APC National Chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje, made his first significant political appearance since resigning from the party’s top seat three months ago.
On Thursday, he joined Kano APC stakeholders in a closed-door meeting in Abuja, where discussions focused on strengthening the party’s structure ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The gathering drew prominent figures, including Deputy Senate President Jibrin Barau, Senator Kawu Sumaila, House of Representatives members, and other party leaders.
Push for Voter Registration
In his address, Ganduje called on members to intensify mobilisation for the ongoing voter registration exercise.
“Let’s see how we can encourage our people to go and register. So far, we are doing very well, and we want to assure the people of Kano State that our members will register, so that during the election, we come out in large numbers and win,” he said.
Deputy Senate President Barau echoed his sentiments, pledging Kano APC’s loyalty to President Bola Tinubu.
“What the President is doing and what he has done for our nation, we are solely behind him. We have never asked for anything from him that he has not done for us, including institutions of learning and projects,” Barau noted.
Kano APC leaders vowed to reclaim the state from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), which currently controls Kano under Governor Abba Yusuf.
Party Leadership Transition
Ganduje resigned as APC National Chairman on June 27, citing “urgent and important personal matters.” In his resignation letter, he expressed gratitude to President Tinubu for the opportunity to serve.
Following his exit, Ali Dalori briefly stepped in as acting chairman until the National Executive Committee elected Nentawe Yilwatda as substantive chairman on July 24.
A two-term former governor of Kano State, Ganduje led the APC nationally from August 2023 until June 2025. While his tenure drew criticism over zoning concerns, he maintained the party’s national influence. In July 2025, he was appointed Chairman of the Board of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN).
What you should know
Abdullahi Ganduje, former APC chairman and two-term Kano governor, resurfaced politically by rallying Kano APC members for voter registration ahead of 2027.
Party leaders pledged loyalty to President Tinubu and vowed to reclaim Kano from the NNPP. Ganduje now serves as Chairman of the FAAN Board.
