His remarks come amid ongoing political manoeuvres within the state APC, as some notable members seek to replace him as chairman.
Alhaji Abdullahi Abbas, the chairman of the Kano State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has vowed that the party will reclaim Kano in the 2027 elections “by any means, in any way, and under any circumstances or situation.”
Abbas, in a viral video obtained by SaharaReporters, made the statement while addressing party supporters in Kano.
“Come 2027 polls APC will reclaim Kano state by any means, in any way and under any circumstances or situation,” he said in a video seen by SaharaReporters.
His remarks come amid ongoing political manoeuvres within the state APC, as some notable members seek to replace him as chairman.
His bold claim also coincides with a statement by former Kano Governor and New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) leader, Rabiu Kwankwaso, who expressed confidence that his party would emerge victorious in the 2027 presidential election.
Speaking at the NNPP National Executive Committee meeting in Abuja on Thursday last week, Kwankwaso had said Nigerians were unhappy with the current APC-led government.
“I believe if there is an election and it is a free and fair election in this country, our party will defeat the All Progressives Congress, Peoples Democratic Party, and other parties in this country,” he had stated.
Kwankwaso dismissed claims of division within the NNPP, asserting that those making such allegations were only doing so for financial gain.
As Abbas fights to keep Kano under APC control, his own position as state chairman is being challenged. Ahead of his tenure’s expiration, some party members have begun moves to replace him.
Among the aspirants is former finance commissioner Ibrahim Dan Azumi Gwarzo, reportedly backed by ex-Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Usman Alhaji.
Though Abbas could still contest for the position, the party’s state secretary, Ibrahim Zakari Sarina, confirmed that only Dan Azumi had formally written to declare his interest.
He noted that the party had not yet fixed a timetable for its congress or commenced the sale of nomination forms.
Sources indicate that new party executives may be elected in August or October this year. As Kano’s political landscape heats up, both APC and NNPP appear set for a fierce battle in 2027.
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