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The Kano APC Ship On The Verge Of Capsizing

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By Musa Saadu

Political parties remain the only vehicle or platforms were candidates/politicians aspire for political offices. This reason however lead to the emergence of various interest groups within a party. The groups works harmoniously together to pursue their common goals. The success or otherwise of a political party depends largely on how the stakeholders manage these interest groups in distribution of party positions, party tickets, appointment and the traditional largesse as the case may be. Failure to do these as a result of high-handedness and aggrandizement nature to control all the machineries by the party leaders; the Governors as it were in Nigeria has on so many instances lead to the internal party crises.

Kano APC besides the formidable opposition PDP- Kwankwasiyya that is waxing power to unseat them, the party is bedeviled with internal party crises that by day sliming and reducing it’s electoral chances comes 2023. Internal party crises is the major driving force that negatively affects party performance in a poll. Prior Governorship elections in Kano that spring surprises are born out of internal party squabble and wranglings.

The 1983 election that produce Senator Sabo Bakinzuwo against a well performing Governor Abubakar Rimi who is seeking reelection was a result of party crises. The PRP crises that metamorphoses in to ‘Tabo’ and ‘Santsi’ led by Malam Aminu Kano and Rimi respectively has forced Rimi as a sitting Governor to dump PRP for NPP to seek reelection. This however was one of the cardinal reasons behind his Waterloo despite his performance in office throughout Kano and Jigawa.

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The botched third republic one can learn a lesson from it. The popular and well accepted SDP lost the Governorship election to NRC due to the internal crises in SDP which was an offshoot of Santsi and Tabo from second republic. After about three series of primary election that produce an independent candidate Eng. Magaji Abdullahi against Aminu Inuwa of Santsi faction and Ahmad Rufa’i of Tabo faction. The wrong choice of Ahmad Rufa’i as running mate to Magaji Abdullahi led Santsi group to revolt and enter an agreement with NRC candidate Kabiru Gaya. This development has changed the outcome of the election in favor of the NRC candidate.

Kwankwaso, Shekarau and of course Ganduje are no doubt the principal actors of the fourth republic Kano politics and all the trio has benefited and suffered the consequences of internal party crises. Our memories are still intact on how the political hullabaloo, shenanigansm and internal party wranglings ruined the reelection bid of Governor Kwankwaso during 2003 Governorship election. The defection of Danhassan, crises between Kwankwaso and some members of the National Assembly notably the then speaker of the House Of Representatives Hon. Ghali Na Abba and perhaps Buhari factor are among the contributing factors that led to Kwankwaso/ Ganduje downfall and emergence of Malam Shekarau.

Likewise Shekarau has suffered the repercussions of internal party crises, his anointed candidate Salihu Sagir Takai was defeated by Kwankwaso/Ganduje. The crises between Shekarau and his Deputy Abdullahi Gwarzo popularly known as Ruwa Baba, the over fifty thousand votes ganered by him during the Governorship election has smoothly leverage the second coming of Kwankwaso and Ganduje in the 2011 election.

The current turmoil that’s rocking the Kano APC is a cause of concern to any committed party member. The internal crises that paved way for two parallel convention that produce Abdullahi Abbas and Haruna Zago representing Ganduje and Shekarau led faction respectively will create a hole that will gradually sink the Kano APC ship and neither the Ganduje nor Shekarau will survive the mishaps including their supporters.

In politics number matters; everyone is important! Don’t tell me someone who’s Governor for 8 years and a serving senator doesn’t have political influence and these G-7 as they fondly called themselves are blessed with dogged fighters and resources to bankroll political movement that can mar or make an election.

With the Tuesday court verdict that favor the Shekarau faction and considering the nature of Nigerian litigation processes I’m afraid that whichever faction the pendulum swings and even if they won the general polls the replica of Zamfara 2019 is imminent.

Both Ganduje and Shekarau should tread with caution, their is still time. They shouldn’t listen to the sycophants instigating the crises. Let them sit, discuss and iron out the grey and thorny areas and find out political solution otherwise Kwankwaso will send them to political oblivion.

Musa Sa’adu wrote from Sumaila and can be reach through musasaadu0181@gmail.com

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200,000 APC Members in Kano Dismiss Allegations Against Ministerial Nominee Yusuf Abdullah Atta as Baseless

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October 27, 2024

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Over 200,000 members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State have dismissed allegations of incompetence against the ministerial nominee, retired Hon. Yusuf Abdullah Atta, as baseless. Some APC members in Kano believe the allegations stem from personal grudges held by a few individuals who are not legitimate members of the party.

In a statement, Mustapha Gidan Magani, the secretary of APC Kwaciri Ward, on behalf of the entire executive committee of APC Fagge Local Government Area, rejected the allegations of anti-party activities during the 2023 general election. The executives argued that those intending to submit a petition to the Senate, claiming to represent 50,000 APC members, have no legal standing to make such claims.

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The APC executives from Fagge Local Government Area are prepared to counter the petition, asserting that it will have little impact on the confirmation of Atta as Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development. They expressed gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for nominating Atta, highlighting his administrative skills and dedication to serving humanity.

 

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PDP Youth Activist Calls for Suspension of Shekarau, Bello Hayatu from the party

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Salisu Usman Karaskabuli, a youth activist of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Kano, has called for the immediate suspension of several high-ranking party members, including former governor Ibrahim Shekarau, Bello Hayatu Gwarzo, and Yahaya Bagobiri.

He accused them of sabotaging the party’s efforts in the state and hindering PDP’s progress in the region.

Addressing journalists in Kano, Salisu Karaskabuli alleged that Shekarau has engaged in anti-party activities during the 2023 governorship election.
“Despite being a PDP leader, the majority of his supporters backed the APC candidate,” Salisu Karaskabuli said.
He further claimed that Shekarau is already mobilizing his supporters to work for Senator Barau’s governorship ambitions in 2027, signaling ongoing disloyalty.

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Salisu Karaskabuli also blamed the PDP National Vice Chairman for the Northwest Bello Hayatu Gwarzo for failing to unite the party across the region.
He noted that prominent PDP members, such as former governors Ibrahim Shema of Katsina and Ramalan Yero of Kaduna, had defected to other parties due to Gwarzo’s ineffective leadership.
Concerning the recent PDP congress in Kano, Usman expressed frustration, rejecting the outcomes of the ward, local government, and state congresses.
He accused the leadership of the party for partisan zoning and disqualifying candidates without valid reasons.

Further accusations were leveled at Yahaya Bagobiri, the chairman of PDP elders in Kano.
Salisu Usman claimed that Bagobiri had leaked sensitive party information to the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) leader Rabiu Kwankwaso.

Usman Karaskabuli called on the national leadership of the PDP to investigate the accused members and, if found guilty, take appropriate disciplinary action.

The accusations come at a time when the PDP in Kano and the wider Northwest is grappling with internal divisions, which some fear could weaken the party ahead of the 2027 general elections.

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APC Youth Activist Urges President Tinubu to Appoint Murtala Sule Garo as Minister

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October 13, 2024

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Sadiq Ali Sango, a prominent youth activist of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to consider appointing Murtala Sule Garo as a minister in the forthcoming cabinet reshuffle.
Sango made this known in a statement released to journalists in Kano.

The Federal Government recently announced that President Tinubu would soon reshuffle his cabinet, sparking widespread speculation over potential new appointees.
Sango expressed optimism that Garo, a grassroots politician with a proven track record, would be a fitting choice for a ministerial position.

“Murtala Sule Garo is not only a politician but a true son of the soil, with immense contributions to the APC in Kano,” Sango stated.
“His service as the APC’s deputy gubernatorial candidate in the 2023 election and his unwavering commitment to the party despite not having the reins of government in Kano makes him the ideal candidate for Tinubu’s cabinet.”

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Sango further highlighted Garo’s role in holding the party together during difficult times, describing him as the “supporting pillar” of the APC in Kano.
“He has carried the party on his shoulders, providing support to party leaders and members alike,” he added.

With the APC no longer in control of Kano State’s government, Garo’s influence at the grassroots level has been pivotal for the party’s continued strength in the region.
According to Sango, Garo’s appointment would reinforce the party’s position in Kano and contribute to the success of President Tinubu’s administration.

The call for Murtala Sule Garo’s inclusion in the Federal Executive Council comes amid growing anticipation regarding the composition of the new cabinet and the need for strong political figures to represent Kano at the national level.

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