{"id":199052,"date":"2026-04-18T18:44:26","date_gmt":"2026-04-18T17:44:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/kano-apc-insists-support-for-tinubu-remains-strong"},"modified":"2026-04-18T19:54:33","modified_gmt":"2026-04-18T18:54:33","slug":"kano-apc-insists-support-for-tinubu-remains-strong","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/parties\/kano-apc-insists-support-for-tinubu-remains-strong","title":{"rendered":"Kano APC Insists Support for Tinubu Remains Strong"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The Kano State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has reaffirmed its support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, dismissing claims that the party has withdrawn backing for his second-term bid.<\/p>\n<p>In a statement dated April 17, 2026 and signed by Auwalu Abdullahi Soja, APC State Publicity Secretary, the party described as false a statement allegedly issued by a group known as the Arewa APC Forum, Kano State Chapter, which claimed the party has withdrawn its support from the President.<\/p>\n<p>The statement said the claim was false, misleading, and a calculated attempt to tarnish the image of the party.<\/p>\n<p>According to the party, no recognised or constitutionally backed organ within the APC in Kano has taken such a decision, stressing that the state chapter remains fully committed to President Tinubu and his administration.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe APC in Kano is aware of attempts by certain individuals and faceless groups to create confusion and disunity within the party,\u201d the statement said.<\/p>\n<p>It added, \u201cWe wish to state categorically that this so-called forum is not known to the party structure and does not represent the views of APC members in Kano State.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The party also reaffirmed its confidence in the leadership of President Tinubu, noting that his administration is focused on delivering good governance, implementing economic reforms, and promoting national development.<\/p>\n<p>APC in Kano, under the leadership of Hon. Umar Haruna Doguwa, urged party members and the general public to disregard the statement entirely, describing it as the work of mischief-makers trying to create unnecessary tension.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe so-called signatory of the purported withdrawal is faceless and not a stakeholder of the party at any level in Kano,\u201d the statement added.<\/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. The Kano State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has reaffirmed its support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, dismissing claims that the party has withdrawn backing for his second-term bid. 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