The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, on Sunday held a closed-door meeting with Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin and Senator Rufai Hanga of Kano Central, as political alignments intensify ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Yilwatda disclosed the meeting in a statement on his verified X account, describing Hanga as one of the foremost leaders of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Kano State.
He noted that discussions centered on unity, peace, and the continued progress of Kano, stressing the importance of collaboration among political leaders for the benefit of the people.
“Our engagement was marked by frank, constructive, and cordial discussions centred on the unity and continued progress of Kano State,” Yilwatda said, adding that leaders must foster dialogue, build consensus, and strengthen democratic foundations.
The meeting comes amid heightened political activity in Kano following Governor Abba Yusuf’s defection from the New Nigeria People’s Party to the APC, a move that triggered new alignments across the state.
While many of Yusuf’s loyalists joined the APC, Hanga remained with the faction loyal to Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, which later aligned with the African Democratic Congress before adopting the NDC platform.
Hanga, the only NDC senator from Kano, recently lost his party’s ticket to former Deputy Governor Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna, fueling speculation about his political future.
His dissatisfaction with the NDC has raised questions about possible shifts in allegiance ahead of the 2027 polls.
The political reshuffling also produced new candidates, including Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo as the NDC governorship flagbearer, with Mustapha Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso as his running mate.
Although details of the meeting were not disclosed, the gathering underscores the fluid nature of Kano’s political landscape and the strategic importance of alliances as the 2027 elections draw closer.
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