Ahead of the 2027 election, Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has stated that leadership is determined by God and not by human influence.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, September 10, by his media aide, Sanusi Tofa, the governor emphasised that his responsibility remains to deliver meaningful programmes for the people of Kano.
“I am still here because of God, not because of any individual. Leadership is never in the hands of man. God installs and removes leaders as He wishes,” Yusuf said.
“Whether I seek re-election or not, my duty is to keep delivering meaningful programmes that will benefit the electorate. I know that one day I will vacate this seat. That is why I am doing my best now to transform Kano physically, socially, and morally.”
Reflecting on his political journey, Yusuf recalled that he faced the toughest challenges of his life after the 2023 elections but remained steadfast in his commitment to service. “Through those challenges and tears, I remain committed to the service of Kano,” he added.
Yusuf has served as governor of Kano State since May 2023. He was previously commissioner for works, housing and transport in the Kano State Executive Council between 2011 and 2015 under the administration of Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso. Before that, he worked with the Kano State Water Resources Engineering and Construction Agency (WRECA).
In 2009, late former President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua appointed him as chairman of the Governing Board of the National Institute for Educational Planning and Administration (NIEPA), Ondo State, a position he held until 2011.
Meanwhile, Kano has recently been hit by tragedy. A senior special reporter to Governor Yusuf at the Ministry of History and Culture, Sadiq Gentle, died after sustaining severe injuries during a violent machete attack by suspected hoodlums at his residence. He passed away days later at the Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital.
Governor Yusuf condemned the attack and directed security agencies to fish out the perpetrators.
