The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, has taken a swipe at the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) ex-presidential candidate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, saying he has no support in Kano State. Ganduje, who was represented by the APC Chairman, Abdullahi Abbas, at the 8th and 9th APC Kano State House of Assembly Forum Dinner, claimed that Kwankwaso’s Kwankwasiyya movement is done in Kano State.
According to Ganduje, Kwankwaso should expect reality in 2027, as those who supported him in the past are now regretting their decision. He expressed surprise that Kwankwaso still claims to have the people’s support, despite his dwindling popularity. Ganduje attributed Kwankwaso’s past successes to internal issues within the APC, but warned that this time around, Kwankwaso will face the reality of his dwindling support.
Ganduje also charged APC members in the state to unite in order to reclaim Kano from NNPP in 2027. He emphasized that unity is the only way out for the party, and that God has already intervened in their situation. Ganduje described the current government as distorting the state, and vowed that the APC is waiting for the right time to strike.
The APC chairman’s comments are seen as a direct challenge to Kwankwaso’s influence in Kano State. Kwankwaso, a former governor of Kano State, has been a major player in the state’s politics for decades. However, Ganduje’s comments suggest that Kwankwaso’s grip on the state is weakening.
Ganduje’s statement has sparked reactions from various quarters, with some analysts viewing it as a strategic move to weaken Kwankwaso’s influence ahead of the 2027 elections. Others have dismissed Ganduje’s comments as mere rhetoric, arguing that Kwankwaso still maintains a significant following in the state.
The APC chairman’s call for unity among party members is also seen as a move to consolidate support ahead of the 2027 elections. With the party facing internal divisions, Ganduje’s comments are aimed at rallying members behind a common goal.
The 2027 elections are expected to be highly contested, with various parties and candidates jostling for power. Ganduje’s comments have added to the growing tension ahead of the elections, as parties and candidates engage in a war of words.
Despite the tension, analysts say that the 2027 elections will be a crucial test of the APC’s strength in Kano State. With Kwankwaso’s NNPP posing a significant challenge, the APC will need to rally its supporters and present a united front if it hopes to reclaim the state.
As the battle for Kano State heats up, one thing is clear: the 2027 elections will be a defining moment for the APC and NNPP. With Ganduje’s comments setting the tone for the elections, it remains to be seen how Kwankwaso and the NNPP will respond.
