Kano 2027: ALGON Chair, husband shun Gov Yusuf’s reconciliation committee

The reconciliation process initiated ahead of the 2027 general elections has though gained both acceptance and disapproval as the committee constituted by the Governor of Kano State, Abba Kabir Yusuf, commenced engagements with aspirants and stakeholders across various federal constituencies and state assembly seats in the state.

Though many invitees turned up for the meeting, the Chairperson of Tudun-Wada Local Government and Kano State ALGON Chairperson, Hajiya Sa’adatu Salisu Yusha’u, alongside her husband, Salisu Yusha’u ignored the governor.

The reconciliation committee, chaired by Hon. Bala Muhammad Gwagwarwa, a former National Treasurer of the All Progressives Congress, with Professor Nura Yaro serving as secretary, was established to address grievances among aspirants and strengthen unity within the party ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Other members of the committee include Hon. Mutari Ishaq Yakasai and former Commissioner for Women Affairs, Hajiya Zahara’u, among others.

Governor Yusuf had earlier directed all aspirants seeking elective positions under the APC platform to return to their constituencies, consult widely with stakeholders, and work towards producing consensus candidates as part of the first phase of the reconciliation exercise.

As part of its ongoing assignment, the committee invited stakeholders and aspirants from the Doguwa/Tudun-Wada Federal Constituency, one of the constituencies currently attracting attention due to the political rivalry between the incumbent lawmaker, Alhassan Ado Doguwa, and House of Representatives aspirant, Salisu Yusha’u.

Stakeholders from the constituency had earlier endorsed Hon. Doguwa to contest the 2027 election under the APC platform, a position reportedly accepted by Governor Yusuf.

Meanwhile, Hon. Alhassan Ado Doguwa attended and participated in the reconciliation meeting held at the Kano State Government House.

Confirming the development, the committee secretary, Professor Nura Yaro D-Tofa, alongside Hon. Mutari Ishaq Yakasai, stated that both Hajiya Sa’adatu and Salisu Yusha’u were absent from the meeting.

They noted that the reconciliation exercise remains ongoing and has so far covered more than seven federal constituencies and 13 state assembly constituencies across Kano State.

According to them, the process has been progressing smoothly, with the committee optimistic of concluding the assignment successfully within the shortest possible time.

Political observers have continued to express concern over the absence of Hajiya Sa’adatu and Salisu Yusha’u despite Governor Yusuf’s directive for all aspirants and stakeholders to participate fully in the reconciliation process.

Observers say the development could be interpreted as a lack of commitment to the peace and unity efforts within the APC and may send negative political signals ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The reconciliation committee, however, reiterated its commitment to ensuring unity, cooperation, and collective success for the APC as preparations for the 2027 elections intensify.

Kano 2027: ALGON Chair, husband shun Gov Yusuf’s reconciliation committee