Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin has congratulated Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf on his official affirmation as the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2027 general elections. The affirmation ceremony took place on Thursday at the Sani Abacha Stadium, where thousands of APC supporters from all 44 local government areas of Kano State gathered despite heavy rainfall.
Barau Jibrin's Role in the Affirmation
In a statement, Barau Jibrin revealed that he personally moved the motion for Yusuf's affirmation, which was seconded by Senator Abdulrahman Kawu Sumaila. He emphasized that the process adhered strictly to the provisions of the Electoral Act and APC guidelines. The Chairman of the APC Congress Committee from the party's national headquarters, Mukhtar Shagari, subsequently declared Yusuf as the party's governorship candidate for the 2027 election in Kano State.
Barau's Message of Congratulations
In his congratulatory message, Barau said: "I heartily congratulate His Excellency, the People's Governor, Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf, on his emergence as the governorship candidate of our party for the 2027 general election." He expressed confidence that Kano residents would renew Yusuf's mandate during the governorship election scheduled for February 6, 2027. Barau added: "Insha Allah, the good people of Kano State, who continue to witness and appreciate the numerous developmental projects across the state, will once again give him their mandate." The senator also voiced optimism that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and APC candidates contesting National Assembly seats would secure victory in the elections slated for January 16, 2027. "Together, we will continue working tirelessly to address the challenges facing our people and deliver greater dividends of democracy," Barau stated.
