2027: Ganduje Makes Political Comeback, Rallies Kano APC Leaders

Abdullahi Ganduje, Fmr. National Chairman, APC

-TOWARDS 2027-

Ganduje’s Political Resurgence and Kano APC’s 2027 Strategy

In a dramatic return to the political stage, former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and two-term governor of Kano State, Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, has reemerged with strategic intent ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections.

Just three months after resigning from his role as APC National Chairman, Ganduje convened a closed-door meeting with Kano APC stakeholders in Abuja, signaling a renewed push to reclaim political dominance in the state.

The gathering, held on September 25, 2025, brought together an influential bloc of party leaders including Deputy Senate President Jibrin Barau, Senator Kawu Sumaila, members of the House of Representatives, and other prominent figures. 

The central agenda: fortifying the party’s structure and mobilizing grassroots support to wrest Kano State from the grip of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), currently led by Governor Abba Yusuf.

Addressing the stakeholders, Ganduje emphasized the importance of the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise, urging party members to galvanize citizens to register. “Let’s see how we can encourage our people to go and register. So far, we are doing very well, and we want to assure the people of Kano State that our members will register, so that during the election, we come out in large numbers and win,” he stated.

Deputy Senate President Barau echoed Ganduje’s sentiments, pledging unwavering support for President Bola Tinubu and highlighting federal projects and educational institutions delivered to Kano under Tinubu’s administration. “We have never asked for anything from him that he has not done for us,” Barau affirmed.

Ganduje’s return comes after his resignation on June 27, 2025, citing “urgent and important personal matters.” His tenure as APC National Chairman, from August 2023 to June 2025, was marked by internal zoning controversies but maintained the party’s national influence.

Following his departure, Ali Dalori briefly assumed leadership until Nentawe Yilwatda was elected substantive chairman on July 24. Ganduje was subsequently appointed Chairman of the Board of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) in July.

The meeting also spotlighted recent defections from the NNPP to the APC, including legislators, commissioners, and even the Secretary to the State Government. Ganduje described these shifts as evidence of growing confidence in the APC’s vision and Tinubu’s leadership. Meanwhile, speculation swirls around a possible return of NNPP leader Rabiu Kwankwaso and Governor Abba Yusuf to the APC, though confirmation remains elusive.

As the 2027 elections loom, Ganduje’s reentry into active politics and the consolidation of Kano APC leadership signal a calculated effort to reclaim the state and reassert influence in Nigeria’s political landscape.

The stage is set, and the battle for Kano promises to be one of the most closely watched contests in the coming electoral cycle.