{"id":145538,"date":"2025-01-09T09:24:43","date_gmt":"2025-01-09T08:24:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/kano-gov-yusuf-dismisses-re-election-pressure-prioritizes-first-term-mandate"},"modified":"2025-01-09T09:24:43","modified_gmt":"2025-01-09T08:24:43","slug":"kano-gov-yusuf-dismisses-re-election-pressure-prioritizes-first-term-mandate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/policy\/kano-gov-yusuf-dismisses-re-election-pressure-prioritizes-first-term-mandate","title":{"rendered":"Kano Gov. Yusuf dismisses re-election pressure, prioritizes first-term mandate"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has reaffirmed his commitment to delivering effective governance in Kano, dismissing concerns about political pressure or the 2027 elections.<\/p>\n<p>This is contained in a statement signed on Wednesday by, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the Director General, Media and Publicity, Kano government house.<\/p>\n<p>This statement follows speculation about alleged plans by the All Progressives Congress (APC) to influence the next elections in the state.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhat I am worried about is not re-election,\u201d Governor Yusuf stated. \u201cI am more concerned about delivering the dividends of democracy on the mandate given to me in this first tenure. I want the good people of Kano to judge me by my performance at the end of this tenure.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Governor criticized what he described as attempts by opposition figures to create political unrest in Kano. Referring to past election outcomes, he underscored the resilience of his New Nigeria People\u2019s Party (NNPP), which had achieved sweeping victories in 2019 and 2023 despite lacking political incumbency at the time.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe know those people who were massively rejected in both 2019 and 2023,\u201d Yusuf noted. \u201cWe won against them at a time when we had no political office\u2014not even a councillor. But Allah made it possible for us to win with a landslide victory.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He also warned the APC leadership in Kano against using inflammatory language, urging them to avoid scaring voters ahead of the next elections.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI am destined to be a Governor. It is my total belief and submission to the will of Allah that if He so wills, I will serve a second term. If not, I won\u2019t. So why should I bother myself?\u201d he asked rhetorically.<\/p>\n<p>The APC has faced significant setbacks in Kano since the NNPP\u2019s rise to power. In the 2023 elections, the party lost key positions, including the governorship, two senatorial seats, 18 of 26 House of Representatives seats, and 26 of 40 State Assembly seats.<\/p>\n<p>The Governor\u2019s remarks signal his intent to remain focused on governance while dismissing political maneuvering and speculation about 2027.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Nigeria<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has reaffirmed his commitment to delivering effective governance in Kano, dismissing concerns about political pressure or the 2027 elections. This is contained in a statement signed on Wednesday by, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the Director General, Media and Publicity, Kano government house. 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