The reconciliation process initiated by the Kano State chapter of the All Progressives Congress ahead of the 2027 general elections has continued to generate mixed reactions, with some stakeholders embracing the initiative while others stayed away from the engagement.
The committee, established to address grievances among aspirants and party stakeholders, has commenced meetings across federal and state constituencies in Kano State as part of efforts to strengthen internal unity ahead of the next election cycle.
The panel is chaired by former National Treasurer of the APC, Hon. Bala Muhammad Gwagwarwa, while Prof. Nura Yaro Dawakin Tofa serves as secretary. Other members include Hon. Mutari Ishaq Yakasai and former Commissioner for Women Affairs, Hajiya Zahara’u.
The committee was inaugurated to prevent internal disputes from weakening the party ahead of the 2027 elections and to foster cooperation among party members across the state.
As part of its assignment, the panel invited aspirants and stakeholders from the Doguwa/Tudun-Wada Federal Constituency, an area that has recently attracted political attention due to the rivalry between the incumbent member of the House of Representatives, Alhassan Ado Doguwa, and another aspirant, Salisu Yusha’u.
Doguwa attended and participated in the reconciliation meeting held at the Kano State Government House.
However, the Chairperson of Tudun-Wada Local Government and Kano State ALGON Chairperson, Hajiya Sa’adatu Salisu Yusha’u, alongside her husband, Salisu Yusha’u, were absent from the meeting.
Their absence has raised concerns within party circles, particularly because Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf had earlier directed aspirants seeking elective positions under the APC platform to return to their constituencies, engage in consultations, and work with stakeholders towards producing consensus candidates.
Confirming the development, the committee secretary, Prof. Nura Yaro D-Tofa, and Hon. Mutari Ishaq Yakasai disclosed that Hajiya Sa’adatu and her husband did not attend the engagement.
According to them, the reconciliation process remains ongoing and has already covered more than seven federal constituencies and 13 state assembly constituencies across Kano State.
They explained that the exercise has so far progressed smoothly, expressing optimism that the committee would complete its assignment successfully within a short period.
The reconciliation effort comes amid growing political realignments and internal consultations within major political parties ahead of the 2027 general elections, as parties intensify moves to avoid internal crises that could affect their electoral chances.
Stakeholders from the Doguwa/Tudun-Wada Federal Constituency had earlier endorsed Doguwa to contest the 2027 election on the platform of the APC.
The endorsement was reportedly accepted by Governor Yusuf as part of broader efforts aimed at reducing political tension and promoting consensus within the party structure.
The development has, however, further heightened political interest in the constituency because of the ongoing rivalry between Doguwa and Salisu Yusha’u.
Despite the setback caused by the absence of some stakeholders, the reconciliation committee maintained that it remains committed to promoting unity, cooperation, and collective success within the APC in Kano State.
The Kano APC had inaugurated the reconciliation committee as part of measures to settle internal disputes, strengthen party cohesion, and position the party ahead of the 2027 polls.
