By Dr. Sagir S. Buhari, FCIA
The Kano State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) stands at a decisive moment as the 2027 general elections draw nearer. With political activities gradually intensifying, one fact remains constant: without unity, discipline, and respect for leadership, the party risks repeating the costly mistakes of 2023.
In Kano State, our leader remains His Excellency, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, PhD, CON, former two-term Governor and immediate past National Chairman of the APC. His leadership experience, political structure, and deep understanding of both Kano and national politics place him in a unique position to guide the party through this critical period.
However, recent developments within the party have raised concerns. The solidarity visit by some former Commissioners and former Local Government Chairmen to the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, urging him to contest the 2027 gubernatorial election, has created unease. While every qualified member has the constitutional right to contest, the manner and timing of such political moves risk destabilizing the party’s fragile internal unity.
It is important to recall that internal wrangling, avoidable divisions, and premature political alignments were among the major reasons the APC lost the 2023 governorship election in Kano. Sadly, current events suggest that we may be heading in the same direction again.
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*Due Process Must Be Respected*
All aspirants including the Deputy Senate President, the duo of Gawuna/Garo, Hon. A.A. Zaura, Hon. Waya, and every other qualified party member are free to seek any elective office. However, politics is guided by rules and regulations. There is a proper time for everything, including declaring interest, consulting stakeholders, and contesting primaries.
The APC’s gubernatorial candidate for 2027 will emerge through official party primaries, where accredited delegates will freely elect the aspirant with the highest votes. Jumping ahead of established procedures only breeds suspicion, factions, and unnecessary friction.
*Unity Is the Party’s Greatest Strength*
As we prepare for 2027, the APC must ask itself some critical questions:
How will respected political figures who recently returned to the party such as Senator Kawu Sumaila, Hon. Kabiru Alhassan Rurum, Hon. Sagir Koki, and Hon. Abdulmumin Jibrin Kofa view the state of the party if internal divisions continue?
How will other political leaders, such as Hon. Ali Madaki of Dala Federal Constituency, who left the NNPP, view us?
How will those who are considering returning or decamping to the APC view us if they observe internal divisions and lack of cohesion?
How will the grassroots, who look to the party for direction, interpret these signs of disunity?
And how will President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu assess our readiness to secure victory in Kano and strengthen the APC nationally?
A fragmented party cannot win elections. No individual, no matter how highly placed, can triumph without unity, cooperation, discipline, and loyalty to party leadership.
*Facing a Strong Incumbent Requires a Stronger Opposition*
The APC must also recognize that it will be challenging an incumbent Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf of the NNPP. Defeating a sitting governor requires strategy, cohesion, and a unified political front. Division is a luxury the APC cannot afford.
*A Call for Discipline and Respect*
The leadership of the APC in Kano State must urgently convene a broad meeting of stakeholders to address these issues. The party must remind members of the importance of unity, political decorum, and respect for established leadership structures.
Our leader, His Excellency Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has consistently demonstrated commitment to the progress and electoral success of the party. It is only proper that stakeholders rally behind him and work together toward a common goal.
*Conclusion*
As 2027 approaches, the APC in Kano must avoid self-inflicted wounds. What the party needs now is focus, unity, discipline, and loyalty. Only by standing together can we confront and defeat our political opponents.
Power and Authority belongs to Allah (SWT).
May Allah (SWT) guide us and grant Kano State the best leaders.
*Dr. Sagir S. Buhari, FCIA*
Former Director General, Research and Documentation, Government House, Kano and and Member Governing Council Federal University of Science and Technology, Kabo, (Studied Political Science and International Relations)
Email: buharisageer@gmail.com
7th December, 2025.
