Kano guber: Gov Yusuf submits nomination form as APC’s sole candidate

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf on Thursday submitted his nomination form to the National Working Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abuja ahead of the 2027 governorship election in Kano State, emerging as the party’s sole candidate.

According to a statement issued by the Director General, Media and Publicity at Kano Government House, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the governor submitted the form in the company of prominent political figures from Kano State.

Those who accompanied him included former Kano State Governor Ibrahim Shekarau, Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin, Senator Kawu Sumaila, members of the House of Representatives, and other dignitaries.

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Speaking with journalists shortly after submitting the form at Treasure Suites in Abuja, Governor Yusuf described his bid for a second term as a renewed call to service and reaffirmed his commitment to the development of Kano State.

The governor said his administration would expand urban renewal projects across the state, with increased attention on road construction, drainage expansion, and market modernisation.

He also pledged to prioritise rural development through additional investments in feeder roads, water supply projects, healthcare centres, and schools in rural communities.

Governor Yusuf further promised stronger support for agriculture and empowerment programmes targeted at farmers and youths, noting that job creation and youth development would remain central to his administration’s agenda.

According to the statement signed by the Director General, Media and Communication, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, and made available to journalists in Kano on Thursday, the governor also reaffirmed his commitment to improving education and healthcare delivery while stressing that unity, peace, and inclusive leadership would continue to guide his administration.

He said his government would continue to collaborate with stakeholders to advance the state’s development and maintain alignment with the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Agenda to attract more federal projects and opportunities to Kano State.

Governor Yusuf thanked residents of Kano State for their continued support and confidence in his leadership, assuring them of transparent governance and people-centred development.