Kano by-election a test for APC ahead of 2027, says Yusuf

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has described the outcome of the Dawakin Kudu/Warawa Federal Constituency by-election as a test for the All Progressives Congress ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Yusuf, in a statement issued by his spokesperson, Sunusi Dawakin-Tofa, said the turnout and peaceful conduct of the election showed that people remained behind the All Progressive Congress (APC) and its programmes.

He said the election was conducted in a free, fair and credible manner that reflected the choice of the electorate.

Yusuf commended the Independent National Electoral Commission for the conduct of the exercise and applauded security agencies for ensuring a peaceful atmosphere.

He congratulated the APC candidate on the victory and urged him to remain committed to effective representation.

The governor said the result showed that the APC remained a dominant force in Kano State and was well positioned for future elections.

He criticised the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for not fielding a candidate, saying the party lacked a grassroots structure.

Yusuf said the by-election exposed the weakness of opposition elements in the state and reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to delivering people-oriented projects across Kano.

He also congratulated President Bola Tinubu and APC National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, on the party’s success in recent by-elections nationwide.