The All Progressives Congress (APC) has signaled its readiness to welcome back political figures such as former Kano State Governor, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, amid reports that discussions about his return are advancing.
Responding to questions on whether Kwankwaso is indeed on the verge of returning to the party, a top APC figure said, “I told you our doors are open.” He added, “When everybody’s time is due, it will manifest itself.”
He noted that many former members who rejoined the party were influenced by observing the APC’s performance, especially in light of recent policy outcomes and revenue improvements. “Seeing the manifesto of the party, seeing the performance of the government, seeing also what the president, those thoughts the president has taken,” he said, are reasons some are returning.
He pointed out that the administration’s economic reforms have led to significant fiscal progress, particularly for state governments. “Last month the revenue of government increased by over 40%,” he emphasized. He further explained, “Most governors have… they borrow money to pay salaries. Now no government borrows money to pay salary.”
Although he acknowledged that “the average person is still not feeling it yet,” he stressed that reforms are working. He highlighted that many key challenges, especially in health and education, lie within the domain of state governments, saying, “Primary education, secondary education… primary health, secondary health… I can keep on counting issue as sub nationals.”
He concluded by stating the importance of collaboration between the federal and state governments: “We need to work with them. It’s a teamwork. And believe you me, the teamwork that we’re doing, we keep on getting.”
What You Should Know
Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, a former Kano governor and influential northern politician, was once a member of the APC before leaving to pursue presidential ambitions under the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP). His potential return to the APC reflects broader realignments ahead of the next general elections.
