The reconciliation process of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State ahead of the 2027 general elections has recorded mixed reactions, as some stakeholders embraced the initiative, while others stayed away from the engagement.
The committee which was constituted to look into the grievances of aspirants and stakeholders of the party has started meeting across the federal and state constituencies of the state.
It is chaired by a former National Treasurer of APC, Hon. Bala Muhammad Gwagwarwa while Prof. Nura Yaro Dawakin Tofa is the secretary. Other members are Hon. Mutari Ishaq Yakasai and a former Commissioner for Women Affairs, Hajiya Zahara’u.
The panel is believed to have been inaugurated to bolster the unity of the party and forestall internal wrangling from weakening the APC ahead of the next election cycle.
The committee, in the course of its assignment, invited aspirants and stakeholders from the Doguwa/Tudun-Wada Federal Constituency, which has lately become a battle ground between the member of the House of Representatives, Alhassan Ado Doguwa and another aspirant, Salisu Yusha’u.
Doguwa attended and took part in the reconciliation meeting at the Kano State Government House.
However, the meeting was not attended by the Chairperson of Tudun-Wada Local Government and Kano State ALGON Chairperson, Hajiya Sa’adatu Salisu Yusha’u and her husband Salisu Yusha’u.
Their absence has become a source of concern as Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf had earlier directed aspirants seeking elective positions on the platform of the APC to go back to their constituencies, hold far-reaching consultations and work with stakeholders to produce consensus candidates.
Confirming the development, committee secretary, Prof Nura Yaro D-Tofa and Hon Mutari Ishaq Yakasai said Hajiya Sa’adatu and her husband did not show up at the meeting.
They said the reconciliation process was still ongoing, and has so far covered more than seven federal constituencies and 13 state assembly constituencies across Kano State.
The exercise has gone on steadily and the committee is optimistic that it would successfully complete its assignment in a short period of time, they said.
Doguwa Receives Support From Stakeholders
It was reported that stakeholders from the Doguwa/Tudun-Wada Federal Constituency had earlier backed Doguwa’s aspiration to contest the 2027 election on the platform of the APC.
The endorsement was said to have been accepted by Governor Yusuf as part of efforts to ease tension and foster consensus within the party.
The development, however, appears to have intensified political interest in the constituency, given the rivalry between Doguwa and Salisu Yusha’u.
“The reconciliation committee said it remained committed to fostering unity, cooperation and collective success in the APC in Kano State despite the setback.
The inauguration of the Kano APC reconciliation committee is a step toward resolving internal disputes and strengthening party cohesion ahead of the 2027 polls.
