Unity in Continuity: Why Gawuna/Garo 2027 is Kano APC’s Path to Victory”
By Aliyu Marafa
As Nigeria’s political terrain evolves, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has set a national precedent with President Bola Tinubu’s unopposed endorsement for 2027—a testament to unity that stabilizes governance and strengthens party cohesion . This model must cascade to Kano State, where His Excellency Dr. Nasiru Yusif Gawuna and Deputy Hon. Murtala Sule Garo embody the leadership needed to reclaim the state from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) .
The Tinubu/Shettima Blueprint: A Lesson for Kano
The APC’s national stability hinges on avoiding internal fractures, as seen in its swift endorsement of Tinubu for a second term—a move praised for consolidating economic reforms despite polarizing policies . Similarly, Kano’s APC must rally behind Gawuna/Garo to prevent the NNPP’s divisive grip, exemplified by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s contentious policies, including his education-focused budget and debt repayment drive, which critics argue mask deeper governance flaws .
Why Gawuna/Garo 2027?
1. Consistency Breeds Trust: Like Abba Kabir Yusuf, who won after two attempts (2019 and 2023), persistence in leadership fosters voter confidence . Gawuna’s near-victory in 2023—overturned by legal battles—demonstrates his electability, provided the party unites behind him .
2. Avoiding NNPP’s “Distortions”: APC leaders, including National Chairman Abdullahi Ganduje, waaarn that the NNPP’s rule has “distorted” Kano’s trajectory, citing unmet promises and political vendettas . A unified APC ticket can capitalize on this disillusionment.
3. Down-Ballot Stability, Retaining Senators, House members, and State Assembly lawmakers ensures legislative synergy, mirroring the APC’s federal strategy to override opposition hurdles .
The Imperative of Unity
Ganduje’s call for APC members to “shift a hen from its eggs” in 2027 underscores the need for cohesion . Disunity, as seen in past defections to the NNPP, cost the party Kano in 2023. By contrast, Tinubu’s leadership has attracted opposition defectors, proving that stability attracts allies .
Conclusion: Power Belongs to Allah, but Strategy to the APC
The NNPP’s Abba Kabir Yusuf rose through resilience; the APC must replicate this with Gawuna/Garo. As the party rebuilds, it must heed Minister Yusuf Ata’s admonition: “Unity is our only option” . With divine will and disciplined strategy, Kano can return to the APC fold—a victory for stability and progress.
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