Yusuf’s APC Defection Hits Deadlock Over 2027 Ticket Demands

Kano State politics is at a crossroads as negotiations over Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s rumored defection from the NNPP to the APC hit a deadlock. Yusuf is demanding a written guarantee of the APC’s 2027 governorship ticket, influence over federal appointments, and control of Kano’s political machinery. The APC leadership has rejected these conditions, insisting on internal democracy and no automatic tickets. Power struggles involving APC National Chairman Abdullahi Ganduje, Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin, and the Presidency have further complicated talks. With 2027 approaching, Yusuf faces a risky choice between staying with NNPP or joining APC without firm assurances.

Withdraw Mine? Then Withdraw the President’s, Vice President’s, Others Too — Sen. Ningi Condemns Selective Enforcement of Police Escort Order

The Senate session turned heated on Tuesday after Senator Abdul Ningi (PDP, Bauchi Central) sharply criticized the withdrawal of police orderlies attached to lawmakers, accusing the executive of enforcing President Bola Tinubu’s directive selectively.

Raising a Point of Order, Ningi said he woke up to discover that his only police orderly had been withdrawn, insisting he was not opposed to the President’s November 23, 2025 directive—which ordered police escorts attached to VIPs to return to regular security duty—but furious that lawmakers appeared to be the first targets. “I woke up today and was told my police orderly had been withdrawn. I have no problem with that, but I want the same action applied across the board—they should also withdraw the president’s, vice president’s, ministers’, and others’ police escorts,” he said, lamenting what he described as a double standard.

Ningi further fumed that while senators were stripped of protection, “businessmen, foreign nationals, and celebrity entertainers” were still moving around with full police escorts, openly flouting the presidential directive. His outburst prompted the Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibrin, to reveal that the Senate leadership had already held an emergency meeting to seek an exemption for lawmakers, warning that the sudden withdrawal exposed members to unnecessary d+nger. In the meantime, the Senate directed its Committee on Police Affairs to investigate the alleged selective enforcement. The committee has four weeks to report back to plenary.

Kano Government Calls for Ganduje’s Arrest Over ‘Inciting’ Security Remarks

The Kano State Executive Council has called for the immediate investigation and arrest of former governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje over what it described as “inciting and reckless” comments about the security situation in the state. The demand was made during the Council’s 34th Executive Meeting held on Thursday at the Government House, Kano. Members reviewed recent remarks credited to Ganduje and Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin, concluding that the statements could undermine peace and stability in the state. KanoNews #Ganduje #NigeriaPolitics

National Assembly Approves Creation of 6 New States.

Nigeria is set to have six new states as the National Assembly joint committee on Constitutional Review has approved the proposal for their creation.

The approval was one of the major outcomes of a two-day retreat held in Lagos, jointly chaired by the Deputy Senate President, Senator Barau Jibrin, and the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu.

A unanimous decision was reached by the committee after reviewing 55 separate requests for state creation from across the country.

The lawmakers also considered 69 bills, two boundary adjustment proposals, and 278 requests for new local government areas during the retreat.

According to the joint committee, one new state will be created in each of the six geopolitical zones: North West, North East, North Central, South West, South East, and South South.

If the recommendation sails through all constitutional processes, Nigeria’s number of states will rise from 36 to 42.

Speaking during the session, Senator Barau Jibrin noted that the committee’s decision followed years of consultations, engagements, and public hearings involving citizens, civil society organisations, and other stakeholders.

“We have been in this process for the past two years, engaging our constituents, critical stakeholders, institutions, civil society organisations and interest groups in town hall meetings, interactive sessions and public hearings, harvesting and synthesising views and perspectives which has ultimately culminated in what we have here today – 69 bills, 55 state creation requests, two boundary adjustments and 278 local government creation requests,” he said.

Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin Condoles APC National Chairman Over Mother’s Passing

On Monday, September 29, 2025, Comrade Samuel Samuel II, Media Aide to the National Party Chairman, announced that the Deputy Senate President, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, paid a condolence visit to the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, following the death of his mother, Mama Lydia Yilwatda.

Senator Barau described the late Mama Lydia as a woman of rare virtue whose enduring legacy of faith, resilience, and hard work is reflected in the lives of her children. He highlighted her devotion to family, her service to humanity, and her role in raising leaders who embody discipline, compassion, and commitment to community.

The Deputy Senate President offered prayers for God’s comfort and strength for the Yilwatda family, assuring Professor Yilwatda that the Senate leadership and the National Assembly stand solidly with him during this time of mourning.

In his response, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda expressed gratitude for Senator Barau’s visit, noting that the show of solidarity and prayers brought encouragement to his family. He added that they find solace in knowing that Mama Lydia lived a fulfilled life devoted to love, sacrifice, and service to God and humanity.

Ganduje, Barau, Kano APC Leaders Endorse Tinubu’s 2027 Re-Election Bid

According to a report by Punch on Thursday, September 25, 2025, former All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman Abdullahi Umar Ganduje and Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin have reaffirmed their support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s second-term ambition in 2027.

At a high-level strategy meeting in Abuja, Ganduje led key Kano political figures in declaring unity within the APC while outlining plans to reclaim Kano State from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP).

Reflecting on the party’s narrow loss in the 2023 governorship election, Ganduje stressed that the APC had remained politically intact and was now regaining ground through strategic alliances and defections.

“We are here to examine our progress in Kano State and to assure Mr. President that our party is solidly behind him,” Ganduje said. “You all know what happened during the last election—we were about to win, but unfortunately, we did not. Since then, our party has remained intact.”


He revealed that several high-profile politicians had defected to the APC, including Senator Kawu Sumaila, former House of Representatives members, a past Speaker of the Kano State House of Assembly, and ex-commissioners from the NNPP. Ganduje described these developments as evidence of APC’s growing political strength in Kano.

The meeting also focused on mobilizing for the ongoing voter registration exercise, which stakeholders described as a critical step toward securing victory in 2027. Ganduje encouraged Kano residents to register in large numbers, stressing that political outcomes depend heavily on voter participation.

Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin echoed Ganduje’s message, calling the gathering a strategic move ahead of the 2027 elections. He praised Tinubu’s contributions to the North, particularly in Kano, citing federal appointments, infrastructure projects, and institutional investments as proof of the President’s commitment.

House Appropriations Committee Chairman Hon. Abubakar Kabir Bichi also lauded the administration, pointing to major road constructions and other development initiatives. He dismissed claims that Tinubu has neglected the North, describing such allegations as politically motivated.

The meeting concluded with a unified endorsement of Tinubu’s re-election bid and a strong resolve to return Kano to APC control, signaling the beginning of what promises to be an intense political campaign in the state ahead of 2027.

Ganduje, Barau, and Kano APC Leaders Mobilise for Tinubu’s 2027 Re-election

According to a report by Daily Post on Thursday, September 25, 2025, former APC National Chairman Abdullahi Umar Ganduje joined Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin and other Kano stakeholders in reaffirming their support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid.

The strategic gathering brought together key party figures who highlighted President Tinubu’s achievements since assuming office.

Speaking at the event, Barau Jibrin, who represents Kano North Senatorial District, underscored Kano’s pivotal role in Nigeria’s political landscape. He assured that the state would remain central in strengthening APC ahead of the next general elections, pointing to several federal projects that directly impact citizens’ lives.

Federal lawmaker Hon. Abubakar Bichi praised President Tinubu for prioritizing infrastructure in Kano, noting that ongoing road projects have improved connectivity and boosted economic activity. He described the initiatives as clear evidence of the president’s commitment to the region.

Other party leaders echoed similar sentiments, stressing that the administration’s achievements—ranging from road construction to wider federal presence—must be amplified at the grassroots to consolidate support.

Addressing the stakeholders, Ganduje emphasized the importance of unity and consistency, urging APC members in Kano to continue communicating the president’s successes to the people.

“Strong communication with the grassroots remains one of the most effective ways of consolidating the president’s support base,” Ganduje said.


Barau Jibrin also reassured members that the Tinubu administration remains attentive to the needs of Kano and the northern region at large. He pledged that continuous collaboration between federal and state leaders would further expand development across the zone.

The meeting, attended by prominent APC leaders, served as a reaffirmation of the party’s commitment to rally behind President Tinubu and prepare early for 2027.

Hon. Bichi dismissed criticisms suggesting the president was neglecting the North, saying:

“So for someone to say Mr President is not interested in the North or in Kano State is all politics.”


With Ganduje, Barau, Bichi, and other heavyweights leading the charge, the APC in Kano signaled its determination to retain its influence and secure Tinubu’s victory in the next presidential election.

Ganduje, Barau Rally Kano APC Stakeholders for Tinubu’s 2027 Re-election

Former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, and Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibrin, on Thursday, led prominent party stakeholders from Kano State in declaring full support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid.

The strategic meeting, held in Abuja, brought together key APC heavyweights who also vowed to reclaim Kano State from the ruling New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP).

Among those present were the Minister of State for Housing, Alhaji Abdullahi Atta, Senator Kawu Sumaila, House Appropriations Committee Chairman, Hon. Abubakar Kabir Abubakar, and former Kano governor, Senator Kabiru Gaya, alongside several other party chieftains.

Speaking at the gathering, Ganduje emphasized the importance of unity within the APC in Kano and the need to consolidate support for President Tinubu:

“We are here to reaffirm our loyalty to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and to ensure that Kano remains a stronghold of the APC in 2027. We must work together to return our party to power in the state and strengthen the President’s chances of re-election.”


His remarks were echoed by Barau, who described the stakeholders’ commitment as a collective resolve to guarantee continuity of the Tinubu administration.

Insiders revealed that plans are underway for grassroots mobilisation across all 44 local government areas of Kano State, as part of a broader strategy to weaken NNPP’s hold under Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf.

The leaders stressed that unity, early preparation, and grassroots engagement would be critical in countering the opposition and ensuring APC’s dominance in Kano ahead of 2027.

The meeting marked a renewed determination among Kano APC leaders to rally behind Tinubu’s second-term project while simultaneously strategizing to wrest control of the state from the NNPP.

Dantata for burial in S’Arabia, Kano holds absentia funeral prayer

Funeral prayer in absentia (Salatul Ga’ib) was held on Saturday in Kano for the late business mogul, Alhaji Aminu Dantata, who died on Friday in Dubai at the age of 94.

The prayer, held at the Umar Bin Khattab Mosque in the Kano metropolis, was led by Sheikh Ibrahim Khalil, Chairman of the Kano State Council of Ulamas, NAN reports.

Thousands of sympathisers, including prominent personalities such as the Deputy President of the Senate, Sen. Barau Jibrin, attended the prayer to honour the memory of the deceased.

Speaking after the prayers, Khalil said Salatul Ga’ib is observed for Muslims who die outside their home country or in places where funeral rites cannot be performed.