A brewing political storm is rattling the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano, as a sweeping consensus arrangement threatens to upend the influence of long-standing power brokers ahead of 2027.
Party insiders describe the situation as “panic mode,” with uncertainty gripping key figures who have dominated Kano’s political landscape for years. Among those reportedly affected are Alhassan Ado Doguwa, Abdulmumin Jibrin, and Barau Jibrin—all now facing an unpredictable future under the evolving power structure.
Supporters of Abba Kabir Yusuf claim the consensus strategy is a calculated move to dilute entrenched dominance and reshape the political order, replacing long-standing influence with a new alignment of forces.
What began as an internal selection mechanism has rapidly transformed into what observers call a “political earthquake,” exposing cracks within the APC’s Kano structure. Loyalty, ambition, and survival instincts are now colliding in a high-stakes contest for relevance.
“The old order is clearly under pressure,” a political analyst noted. “This is not just about tickets—it’s about control, legacy, and the future direction of Kano politics.”
The irony, many say, is striking: a party once built on the strength of seasoned political heavyweights now finds itself unsettled by its own internal recalibrations.
As tensions rise, the situation is becoming increasingly difficult to conceal, with factions quietly maneuvering behind the scenes. For opposition forces, the unfolding drama presents a strategic opening. But for the APC in Kano, it is shaping up as an internal crisis playing out in full public view.
With 2027 on the horizon, one thing is clear—Kano politics is entering a new era, and the battle for dominance has only just begun.
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