The Kano State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) reconciliation process ahead of the 2027 general elections has recorded mixed reactions, as some stakeholders embraced the initiative, while others stayed away from the engagement.
The committee, which was set up to address the grievances of aspirants and stakeholders of the party, has started meeting across the federal and state constituencies of the state.
It is chaired by a former National Treasurer of APC, Hon. Bala Muhammad Gwagwarwa and Prof. Nura Yaro Dawakin Tofa is the secretary. Other members are Hon. Mutari Ishaq Yakasai and a former Commissioner for Women Affairs, Hajiya Zahara’u.
The panel is understood to have been inaugurated to reinforce the unity of the party and prevent internal wrangling from weakening the APC ahead of the next election cycle.
In the course of its assignment, the committee invited aspirants and stakeholders from the Doguwa/Tudun-Wada Federal Constituency, which has lately become a battle ground between the member of the House of Representatives, Alhassan Ado Doguwa and another aspirant, Salisu Yusha’u.
Doguwa attended and participated in the reconciliation meeting at the Kano State Government House.
However, the meeting was not attended by the Chairperson of the Tudun-Wada Local Government and Kano State ALGON Chairperson, Hajiya Sa’adatu Salisu Yusha’u and her husband Salisu Yusha’u.
Their absence has raised concerns, particularly as Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf had previously instructed aspirants aspiring for elective positions on the platform of the APC to return to their constituencies, engage in broad consultations, and collaborate with stakeholders to arrive at consensus candidates.
Confirming the development, committee secretary, Prof. Nura Yaro D-Tofa, and Hon. Mutari Ishaq Yakasai said Hajiya Sa’adatu and her husband did not attend the meeting.
They said the reconciliation process was still ongoing, and so far has covered more than seven federal constituencies and 13 state assembly constituencies across Kano State.
They said the exercise has been going on steadily and the committee is optimistic that it would successfully complete its assignment in a short period of time.
Stakeholders Back Doguwa
It was reported that stakeholders from the Doguwa/Tudun-Wada Federal Constituency had earlier supported Doguwa’s bid to contest the 2027 election on the platform of the APC.
The endorsement was reportedly accepted by Governor Yusuf as part of efforts to ease tension and build consensus in the party.
The development, however, seems to have heightened political interest in the constituency, given the rivalry between Doguwa and Salisu Yusha’u.
“The reconciliation committee said it was still committed to fostering unity, cooperation and collective success in the APC in Kano State despite the setback.
The Kano APC inaugurated the reconciliation committee as a step to resolve internal disputes and strengthen party cohesion ahead of the 2027 polls.
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