Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State is set to meet with President Bola Tinubu at the Aso Rock Villa today, amid reports that the President has directed the All Progressives Congress (APC) to put its electronic registration exercise in Kano on hold. This move is seen as a precursor to the Governor’s anticipated defection to the APC.
According to sources, Governor Yusuf has been in Abuja for several days, awaiting a meeting with President Tinubu, who returned to the capital last night. The President reportedly instructed the Governor to wait for his return before finalizing the details of his defection.
The APC’s electronic registration exercise in Kano has been suspended, pending the Governor’s official announcement. Alhassan Doguwa, Chairman of the House Committee on Downstream, confirmed this development, stating that the President and the APC National Chairman had given directives to postpone the registration process. In a video address to his supporters, Doguwa explained that the registration exercise was put on hold to allow Governor Yusuf to be the first to register with the party.
This move is seen as a strategic effort to pave the way for Governor Yusuf’s entry into the APC. The Governor’s defection is expected to have significant implications for the political landscape in Kano State and the country at large. As the situation unfolds, it remains to be seen how this development will impact the state’s political dynamics and the APC’s fortunes in the region.
The meeting between Governor Yusuf and President Tinubu is expected to finalize the details of the Governor’s defection, which has been the subject of speculation in recent weeks. The APC’s decision to put its electronic registration exercise on hold in Kano suggests that the party is making concerted efforts to facilitate the Governor’s transition and ensure a smooth integration into the party. As the story continues to unfold, it is likely that more details will emerge about the implications of Governor Yusuf’s defection and its potential impact on the country’s political landscape.
