Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has said he believes Allah remains the ultimate source of authority and direction in his political journey, declaring that his future beyond 2023 rests solely in God’s hands.
This is the governor’s first public statement touching on his political future since controversies emerged over his defection to the All Progressives Congress.
Speaking on Saturday while presenting motorcycles to his social media handlers, Yusuf attributed his emergence as governor to divine intervention rather than human influence.
“In 2023, it was God who gave me power, not anybody else, and I still thank and appreciate Him as the only one who will allow me to continue in 2027,” Governor Yusuf declared.
He downplayed growing discussions about the 2027 elections, describing them as premature and uncertain.
“Even all the talk about 2027 is a misplaced priority, because who knows whether he will make it to tomorrow, let alone 2027,” he said.
According to the governor, his immediate focus remains the stability and wellbeing of Kano State, rather than political calculations.
He stated, “We have to get it right to have our full peace and security before talking about anything, and that is my major concern now, not anything else.
“Let me remind everybody that, to me, Kano comes first, not loyalty to anybody. Everyone should know that no one is bigger than Kano; we shall all be loyal to Kano.”
Meanwhile, former Deputy Governor of Kano State, Professor Hafiz Abubakar, has offered his account of the origins of the Kwankwasiyya Movement, insisting that it was not founded by former governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso.
“Myself and five others created the Kwankwasiyya Movement and even gave it a Red Cap symbol, not Dr Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso,” Professor Abubakar stated.
He explained that the movement’s identity and name were developed during a period of political struggle.
“Dr Yunusa Adamu Dangwani, Rabiu Suleiman Bichi, myself and others constructed the acronym of Kwankwasiyya when the going was tough and we were somewhat sidelined.
“At that time, we gave every support to Kwankwaso to survive the political tsunamis directed at him by the political bigwigs in Kano, and that was how we created the movement.”
Professor Abubakar also reportedly criticised Kwankwaso for allegedly failing to acknowledge the contributions of those who stood by him during difficult times.
“That bad behaviour drove all those loyal to him away, leaving him alone. We thought Kwankwaso would act like the late Mallam Aminu Kano, who always acknowledged that others created NEPU, PRP and the Sawaba movements, giving them credit at every opportunity. Alas, that was not the case with Kwankwaso,” he said.
(DAILY POST)
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