A member of Nigeria’s House of Representatives, Hon. Alhassan Ado Doguwa, has claimed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered the suspension of the All Progressives Congress (APC) e-registration exercise in Kano State. According to Doguwa, the directive is pending the official defection of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf to the APC.
In a video posted on social media, Doguwa stated that President Tinubu has already accepted Governor Yusuf into the party. The lawmaker revealed that the APC e-registration exercise, initially scheduled to commence in Kano, has been put on hold at the behest of the President and the party’s national leadership. The reason, according to Doguwa, is to allow Governor Yusuf to be the first to register in the state.
The development comes as the APC embarks on a nationwide registration of its members. Doguwa’s comments have sparked varied reactions on social media, with some users expressing skepticism about Governor Yusuf’s intentions to join the APC. Others have warned that Kano State may face electoral consequences if the governor defects.
Reports suggest that some of Governor Yusuf’s allies have been urging him to join the APC, citing potential benefits for the people of Kano. However, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, the governor’s political mentor, has rejected the idea, advising Governor Yusuf to vacate his seat if he wishes to defect.
Despite speculation about Governor Yusuf’s impending defection, he has remained silent on the matter. The expected defection, which was rumored to occur last Monday, has yet to materialize. The situation has created uncertainty about the governor’s political future and the implications for Kano State.
The APC’s e-registration exercise is part of the party’s efforts to strengthen its membership and prepare for future elections. The suspension of the exercise in Kano State, pending Governor Yusuf’s defection, highlights the complexities of Nigerian politics and the maneuvering that often precedes major political decisions. As the situation unfolds, it remains to be seen how Governor Yusuf’s decision will impact the political landscape in Kano State and beyond.
