The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Dr Abdullahi Ganduje, on Monday, urged party members in Kano State to remain united in their ambition to reclaim power from the New Nigeria Peoples Party administration.
Speaking at the 8th and 9th APC Members Kano State House of Assembly Forum dinner, Ganduje, represented by the state party chairman, Abdullahi Abbas, underscored the importance of unity within the party.
The event honoured prominent APC members, including the former Speaker of Kano State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Kabiru Rurum, Rt. Hon. Hamisu Chidari, Rt. Hon. Yusuf Atta, Labaran Madari, Ayuba Durum, Babangida Yakudima, and Baffa Danagundi.
“Unity is the only way forward for us; it’s our only option to achieve our goals. God has already intervened in our situation. The current government is distorting the state; we are just waiting for the right time.
The next election will be like shifting a hen from its eggs,” Ganduje said.
He criticised the NNPP leader, Rabiu Kwankwaso, saying, “I am always surprised when Rabiu Kwankwaso claims he has the people’s support. I swear to God, if not for the issues that caused some of us to leave, he wouldn’t have won any election in the state.”
Expressing confidence in the party’s prospects, Ganduje added, “This time, he will see. Those who supported him are already disappointed and regretful. I assure you, we are done with Kwankwasiyya. Even the governor is unaware of all that is happening.”
The Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, Yusuf Ata, also stressed the need for unity, saying: “What we need in Kano now is unity. The issue of the election is not a concern. If elections were held today, we would have no reason to fear. The loss we experienced was God’s will. Let us pray and work together in unity.”
Ata criticised the current state administration, stating: “We must strive to reclaim Kano because the state is not in the right hands. Nobody is benefiting from the leadership. I appreciate the president for prioritising Kano. For example, when other states received 250 housing units, Kano received 500 units.”
Addressing the honorees, the Chairman of the Forum, Abdul’azeez Gafasa, praised their contributions and reiterated the significance of unity.
“Our leaders have worked hard to bring us together,” he said, reaffirming the forum’s commitment to mutual support and progress.
