Kano by-election signals weakness of NDC as mushroom political movement – Gov Yusuf

Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has described the outcome of the Dawakin Kudu/Warawa Federal Constituency by-election as a sign of the All Progressives Congress (APC)’s chances in the 2027 general elections.

This was contained in a statement issued on Sunday by his spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa.

According to him, the governor said the large voters turnout and peaceful conduct of the election showed that residents still support the APC and its policies.

Gov Yusuf stated that the election was conducted in a free, fair and credible manner, reflecting the true wishes of voters. He praised the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for successfully organising the poll and commended security agencies for maintaining peace throughout the exercise.

According to the governor, the conduct and outcome of the election have strengthened public trust in Nigeria’s democratic process.

He congratulated the APC candidate on the victory and urged him to focus on delivering effective representation for the people of the constituency.

Yusuf said the result demonstrated that the APC remains a strong political force in Kano State and is positioned for further electoral success in the future.

The governor also criticised the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for not presenting a candidate in the by-election, describing the party as “a mushroom political movement with no visible grassroots structure.”

He added that the party stayed away from the contest because it feared defeat and lacked the support needed to challenge the APC.

Yusuf maintained that the by-election exposed the weakness of opposition groups in the state and highlighted the growing acceptance of the APC among Kano residents.

He assured citizens that his administration would continue to implement projects and programmes aimed at improving the lives of the people.

The governor also congratulated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and APC National Chairman, Prof. Nantawe Yilwatda, over what he described as the party’s success in recent by-elections across the country.

Kano by-election signals weakness of NDC as mushroom political movement – Gov Yusuf