Former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, has made his first major political appearance since stepping down from office three months ago.
On Thursday, Ganduje met with Kano APC stakeholders in a closed-door session in Abuja to strengthen the party’s structure ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The gathering drew several influential figures, including Deputy Senate President Jibrin Barau, Senator Kawu Sumaila, members of the House of Representatives, and other party leaders.
In his address, Ganduje urged members to intensify mobilisation by encouraging residents to participate in 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 reiterated the party’s unwavering support for President Bola Tinubu, praising his contributions to national development.
“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 stated.
Kano APC leaders at the meeting expressed confidence in reclaiming the state from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) in 2027. Currently, the NNPP governs Kano under Governor Abba Yusuf, according to Channels TV.
Ganduje resigned as APC National Chairman on June 27, citing “urgent and important personal matters.” In his resignation letter, he thanked President Tinubu for the opportunity to serve at the party’s top level.
Following his exit, Deputy National Chairman (North) Ali Dalori briefly assumed leadership until the APC National Executive Committee elected Nentawe Yilwatda as substantive National Chairman on July 24.
Ganduje, who served two terms as Governor of Kano State, led the APC nationally from August 2023 to June 2025. His tenure, though marked by internal zoning controversies, kept the party influential.
In July 2025, he was appointed Chairman of the Board of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN).
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