Former APC chairman Abdullahi Ganduje returns to Nigeria ahead of Kano Governor Abba Yusuf’s planned defection to the party
Former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Abdullahi Ganduje, has returned to Nigeria from London ahead of Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s planned defection to the party.
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Ganduje arrived at Abuja International Airport aboard a British Airways flight at approximately 5:30 am on Monday, according to his Chief of Staff, Muhammad Garba.
Garba stated that Ganduje will proceed to Kano later in the day to participate in a series of political engagements across the state.
“The former Governor is scheduled to participate in the APC’s electronic registration of members, a programme he initiated during his tenure as national chairman of the party. He is also expected to play a prominent role in activities surrounding the planned reception of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, who is set to formally defect to the APC,” Garba said.
Reports was made that Ganduje had travelled to London to attend the graduation ceremony of his daughter, Fatima, at King’s College.
Fatima, married to Idris Ajimobi the son of the late former Governor of Oyo State, Abiola Ajimobi graduated with a Master’s degree on Thursday.
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The return of Ganduje marks a critical moment in Kano State politics as the APC prepares to welcome Governor Yusuf, signalling a significant shift in the state’s political alignment ahead of the 2027 general elections.
