Prosper Okoye
Abba Kabir Yusuf says the African Democratic Congress has no political relevance in Kano State, describing it as “dead on arrival” as political realignments gather pace ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The position was conveyed in a statement issued Sunday by the governor’s spokesperson after Yusuf returned from Abuja, where he attended a series of political engagements.
Addressing supporters in Kano, Yusuf said internal disputes had weakened the ADC and left it without the cohesion needed to make an impact in the state.
Join our WhatsApp Channel“The ADC is dead on arrival in Kano. The party is already battling internal crises and lacks the grassroots support needed to survive in our political space,” he said.
He said the party’s internal wrangling had undermined its structure and made it incapable of competing with established political platforms in Kano’s political environment. He added that the ADC also lacks the level of public trust required to mount a serious challenge.
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Yusuf maintained that Kano remains firmly aligned with the ruling political structure, which he said enjoys broad backing from voters. He urged his supporters to remain united and consolidate the gains of his administration.
The governor also reaffirmed his focus on governance and delivery of campaign promises.
“We will rally solid support for Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and I am very optimistic that the APC will, by the grace of God, win all elective positions in 2027,” he said.
He added that cooperation between the state and the federal government was already producing results, particularly in infrastructure development and social programmes.
The comments come amid heightened political activity in Kano, where the ADC has been attracting defections and positioning itself as an emerging opposition platform ahead of the next election cycle.
Prosper Okoye is a Correspondent and Research Writer at Prime Business Africa, a Nigerian journalist with experience in development reporting, public affairs, and policy-focused storytelling across Africa
