A former Kano State governorship candidate, Inuwa Waya, has announced that he will not seek the governorship under the All Progressives Congress in the 2027 general elections. Waya made this statement on Wednesday while addressing journalists in Kano, following a strategic meeting with his campaign team. He cited personal reflection and a desire to contribute to the state’s progress in other capacities as the reasons for his decision.
Waya emphasized that he will continue to support initiatives promoting unity and good governance in Kano, while reaffirming his commitment to the APC. He expressed openness to forming alliances with credible individuals and groups within and outside the party, stating that collaboration and unity are essential for the APC’s repositioning ahead of 2027.
Reflecting on the party’s loss in the 2023 elections, Waya attributed the defeat to poor leadership, lack of a coordinated campaign strategy, and internal miscalculations. He stressed that the APC and its members must learn from these mistakes to avoid repeating the failures of 2023. Waya highlighted the need for genuine reforms, internal discipline, and strategic planning to regain public trust and return to winning ways.
The former governorship aspirant commended Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for his efforts in infrastructural and social development across the state. He urged the governor to continue with ongoing projects, emphasizing that progress should be prioritized above partisan differences. As a former senior official of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, Waya has remained an active figure in Kano’s political landscape.
The APC has been working to recover from the outcome of the 2023 governorship election, which saw the New Nigeria People’s Party initially declared the winner. The party has been engaging in internal reviews and consultations as it prepares for 2027. Governor Yusuf’s administration has focused on infrastructure, social welfare, and urban renewal projects, shaping political discourse in Kano through the visibility of his programs. Waya’s decision not to contest in 2027 is expected to have implications for the state’s political landscape, as the APC seeks to reposition itself ahead of the next election cycle.