APC chairman visits Emir Sanusi in Kano

The National Chairman of Nigeria's All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, paid a courtesy visit to the Emir of Kano, Khalifa Muhammadu Sanusi II, at the historic Rumfa Palace. The meeting took place on a Saturday, with details of their discussions remaining private.

This visit occurred against a backdrop of significant political maneuvering ahead of the 2027 general elections. Muhammad Dallatu, an associate of the Emir, confirmed the closed-door meeting, stating that it happened shortly after Sanusi returned from Abuja. The private nature of the engagement means the specific topics discussed between the APC chairman and the Emir have not been disclosed.

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The APC national chairman paid a courtesy visit to His Highness, the Emir of Kano, at the Rumfa Palace on Saturday.

The meeting is particularly noteworthy given the ongoing emirship dispute in Kano. The traditional leadership structure was altered in 2019 when the Kano Emirate was divided, leading to Sanusi's initial removal. Although the current state government reinstated Sanusi as the 16th Emir of Kano in 2024 by repealing the law that created multiple emirates, the dispute has not been fully resolved. Some political and traditional factions continue to support the previous arrangement, creating lingering legal and political tensions. The APC chairman's visit to the Emir's palace is therefore likely to attract considerable attention within the state's political landscape.

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The meeting was a closed-door engagement, so I cannot disclose the details of what was discussed between His Highness and the APC national chairman.