The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, has attributed the party’s loss in Kano State during the 2023 elections to internal divisions within its ranks.
Ganduje, represented by Kano State APC Chairman, Abdullahi Abbas, made this statement during the 8th and 9th APC Kano State House of Assembly Forum Dinner held to honor prominent party members, including Hon. Kabiru Rurum, Hon. Hamisu Chidari, Hon. Yusuf Atta, Labaran Madari, Ayuba Durum, Babangida Yakudima, and Baffa Danagundi.
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He emphasized the need for party members to prioritize unity, describing it as essential for reclaiming power from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP)-led administration in Kano.
“Unity is the only way out for us. It’s the only option we have to achieve our goals. God has already intervened in our situation, the current government is distorting the state, and we are just waiting for the right time. The next election will be like moving a hen away from its eggs,” Ganduje said.
In his remarks, the Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, Yusuf Atta, stressed the importance of collaboration and collective effort among party members in Kano.
“The issue of the election is not our problem. If it were to hold today, we have no reason to fear. We won the last one; it’s just that God didn’t give us the victory. Let us pray and stay united. The current leadership in the state is ineffective, and no one is satisfied with their governance,” Atta stated.
He also commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for prioritizing Kano in national development.
“When the president allocated housing units to states, he gave Kano 500 instead of the usual 250. This demonstrates his commitment to Kano,” he added.
The Forum Chairman, Abdul’azeez Gafasa, praised the honorees for their dedication to the party and urged members to remain united.
“Our leaders have worked tirelessly to bring us together, and we must continue to uplift one another,” Gafasa said.
The event was attended by notable figures, including the Deputy Senate President, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, who was represented by his Chief of Staff, Muhammad Ibn Abdallah, alongside other party stalwarts at both national and state levels.
