The official date of the ceremony is still awaiting, but the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State has said that it is ready to welcome Governor Abba Yusuf and other major personalities into its fold.
The APC State Secretary, Ibrahim Zakari Sarina, stated in an interview with Daily Trust that the party has completed all preparations for the governor’s defection. In order to determine the timing of the official move, he continued, the APC was seeking confirmation from the Presidency.
“We are currently waiting for the Presidency to set a date, and we have completed all arrangements to receive Governor Yusuf and other political figures,” Sarina said.
Sarina stated that the development of the party’s ongoing electronic membership registration and the party’s future direction were the main topics of discussion during the most recent APC stakeholders’ meeting. In advance of the general elections in 2027, he characterized the registration process as an extra benefit for the party.
Sarina stressed that the party was not against Governor Yusuf’s possible defection and, in fact, welcomed the development, even though it was brought up during the meeting.
“Of course, the subject came up, but not much was spoken about the defection. We have nothing against it. He emphasized that the party’s top goal was to fortify its base and get ready for upcoming electoral successes. “In fact, we are happy,” he stated.
Sarina reaffirmed that every action that fortifies the party is appreciated, especially because the APC is still concentrating on winning elections at all levels.
“We are searching for any addition to our fold.” At the end of the day, winning elections is the ultimate goal, Sarina continued.
Sarina further mentioned that the APC will not put pressure on Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, the head of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), to join.
Sarina supported the notion if the former governor of Kano ever made the decision to join the party, even if she acknowledged that Kwankwaso appeared reluctant in doing so.
It appears like Kwankwaso is uninterested, and that’s okay. He’s welcome if he chooses to come,” Sarina remarked.
Sarina issued a warning, though, saying that internal conflicts and splits within the APC would not be tolerated. He claimed that tensions and disputes frequently resulted from Kwankwaso’s prior political involvement.
“Crisis is the only thing we want from him. He’s the kind of person who needs tension and a crisis wherever he goes,” Sarina said.
Sarina also downplayed worries that Kwankwaso’s power may undermine the APC or the political atmosphere in Kano. He emphasized that the APC would maintain its strong grasp on power at the federal level and would not permit any individual to undermine its unity.
“I don’t think he will have much influence to destabilize anything with the government at the center,” Sarina continued.
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