Governor Abba Yusuf has formally submitted his nomination form to the National Working Committee of the All Progressives Congress ahead of the 2027 governorship election in Kano State.
The governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Dawakin-Tofa, disclosed this in a statement released on Friday, noting that the submission took place on Thursday.
According to the statement, Yusuf was accompanied by prominent political figures, including former Kano State governor Ibrahim Shekarau, Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin, Senator Kawu Sumaila, members of the House of Representatives and other APC stakeholders from the state.
Speaking with journalists shortly after submitting the form at Treasure Suites, Yusuf described his bid for a second term as “a renewed commitment to the people of Kano State.”
“We will continue to expand urban renewal projects across the state. Road construction, drainage expansion and market modernisation will receive greater attention in the coming years,” the governor said.
He also pledged to prioritise rural development through investments in feeder roads, healthcare facilities, schools and water supply projects in rural communities.
“Our administration remains committed to improving the lives of people in rural areas through sustainable infrastructure and social services,” Yusuf added.
The governor further promised increased support for agriculture and youth empowerment programmes, stressing that job creation and youth development would remain central to his administration’s agenda.
Yusuf reaffirmed his commitment to improving education and healthcare delivery across the state, while emphasising unity, peace and inclusive governance as key pillars of his administration.
“We will continue to work with all stakeholders to move Kano State forward and align with the Renewed Hope Agenda in order to attract more federal projects and opportunities to the state,” he said.
The governor also appreciated residents of the state for their continued support and confidence in his leadership, assuring them of transparent governance and people-oriented policies.
Yusuf defected from the New Nigeria Peoples Party to the APC on January 26, 2026, following internal crises within the NNPP.
His defection was accompanied by several state and federal lawmakers, as well as local government chairmen.
Following the move, APC stakeholders in Kano endorsed him as the party’s sole governorship candidate and purchased his expression of interest and nomination forms ahead of the 2027 election.
