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<p>There has been speculation making rounds in the social media space concerning the defection of Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State from the New Nigeria Peoples Party(NNPP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress(APC).</p>
<p>The speculation has recently become tensed, and even about to become factual with the viral video of Abdullahi Rogo, the Director General of Protocol to Governor Abba, stating that after their meeting with the Speaker of the Kano State House of Assembly and other members of Kwankwasiyya, they have agreed that Kwankwaso and Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf should join the APC.</p>
<p>Reports have it that the defection will happen in the first week of January, 2026.</p><div class="dCBlcb8a" style="clear:both;float:left;width:100%;margin:0 0 20px 0;"><script async src="https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js"></script>

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<p>What Will Happen to Barau&#8217;s Governorship Ambition if Gov. Abba Joins APC?</p>
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<p>A lot of opinions have been shared concerning the aftermath of the much anticipated defection.</p>
<p>Should it happen as it has been speculated, will Barau proceed with plans to contest the 2027 governorship election with Gov. Abba?</p>
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<p>Speaking with a political analyst, Comrade Austin Patrick, he analysed that the anticipated defection is a calculated attempt to stop the real APC advocates from clinching the seat of power in Kano.</p>
<p>&#8220;Kwankwaso is orchestrating a masterstroke in Kano’s political arena. By strategically positioning Abba Yusuf toward the APC, he effectively sidelines existing APC aspirants for 2027—clearing the path for his own influence, whether from within the NNPP as the principal opposition figure or through alignment with power. It’s a dual-path gambit: victory from the front or triumph from the rear,&#8221; the Analyst said.</p>
<p>He further explained that if the defection happens, there will be factions in Kano APC–one loyal to the Kwankwasiya movement and another loyal to the Ganduje&#8217;s camp. He reiterated that the extent of the loggerheads between the two camps will make it hard for reconciliation to happen quick.</p>
<p>Asking what will be Barau&#8217;s fate if the defection happens, the Analyst stated:</p>
<p>&#8220;The party will declare the field open to both Senator Barau and the Governor, Yusuf Abba, to contest the primary election. Whoever wins from there, the party will support him.&#8221;</p>
<p>&#8220;But some people are of the opinion that Kwankwaso himself is not a party to the alignment which the public have been speculating about. What do you have to say about that?,&#8221; asked our correspondent.</p>
<p>&#8220;As I mentioned earlier, the anticipated defection is a calculated move by Kwankwaso and his protege, Gov. Abba. Whoever tells you that the Kwankwasiya leader is not in support of the Governor&#8217;s decision to defect is not telling you the truth,&#8221; Comrade Austin said.</p>
<p>&#8220;So, will Kwankwaso defect alongside his boy?,&#8221; our correspondent, again, asked.</p>
<p>&#8220;He doesn&#8217;t necessarily need to be in APC. The motive is to sabotage the chance of the real APC aspirants intending to contest against his boy, and that will be achieved if he let him go join them,&#8221; he replied.</p>
<p>Ultimately, the imminent defection will reshape the political landscape of Kano State in the forthcoming presidential and governorship election.</p>
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