Kano Governor Submits APC Nomination Form for 2027 Election

Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf has officially entered the race for his second term, submitting his nomination form to the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Working Committee. This move, accompanied by a strong showing of political allies including former Governor Ibrahim Shekarau and Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin, signals a unified front for the upcoming 2027 governorship election.

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Briefing journalists at Treasure Suites shortly after the submission of his nomination form, Governor Yusuf described the declaration for a second term as a fresh call to service and a renewed commitment to the people of Kano State.

Governor Yusuf articulated a clear vision for his potential second term, emphasizing a "fresh call to service" and a "renewed commitment" to the people of Kano. His administration plans to significantly expand urban renewal projects, giving greater attention to road construction, drainage, and market modernization. Crucially, rural development remains a top priority, with pledges for increased investment in feeder roads, water supply, healthcare, and education in rural communities.

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He said his administration would expand urban renewal projects across the state, while road construction, drainage expansion and market modernisation would receive greater attention.

The governor also highlighted his administration's focus on agriculture and youth empowerment, promising to make job creation and youth development central to his agenda. He reaffirmed his dedication to improving education and healthcare across Kano State, underscoring unity, peace, and inclusive leadership as foundational pillars. Yusuf's alignment with the "Renewed Hope Agenda" aims to attract more federal projects and opportunities to the state, demonstrating a commitment to collaborative governance.

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Governor Yusuf said rural development would remain a major priority. He pledged more investments in feeder roads, water supply, healthcare centres and schools in rural communities.

This submission follows Governor Yusuf's strategic defection from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) to the APC in January 2026, a move that was widely supported by state and federal lawmakers. The consensus arrangement within the Kano APC, culminating in the purchase and presentation of his nomination forms, positions him as the party's favored candidate for the governorship.

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The governor also promised stronger support for agriculture and empowerment programmes for farmers and young people, saying job creation and youth development would remain central to his administration’s agenda.