By Usman Usman Garba
Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has resolved the lingering political dispute within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano North Senatorial District after a series of meetings with party stakeholders.
This was contained in a statement signed by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa.
The reconciliation effort received the intervention and support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima.
The meetings led to a consensus arrangement between Hon. Abdullahi Tijjani Muhammad Gwarzo (ATM) and the Deputy Senate President, Senator Barau I. Jibrin.
As part of the agreement reached, ATM Gwarzo officially withdrew his senatorial ambition in support of Senator Barau ahead of the 2027 general elections.
In a formal withdrawal letter submitted to the party leadership, ATM Gwarzo reaffirmed his loyalty and commitment to the APC.
Speaking after the meeting, ATM Gwarzo described himself as a loyal party member who would always respect the collective decisions of the party leadership.
He said he could not reject the appeal and intervention of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima, and Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf.
According to him, the three leaders worked tirelessly to ensure peace and consensus within the APC in Kano State.
Responding, Senator Barau said ATM Gwarzo had demonstrated maturity, respect, and a strong sense of mutual understanding.
He added that they had always remained friends and political associates.
The Deputy Senate President assured that they would continue to work together for the unity and progress of the APC.
Governor Yusuf commended both leaders for showing sacrifice, understanding, and commitment to the unity of the party.
He said the resolution would further strengthen the APC in Kano State and across the country.
The Governor also reaffirmed his commitment to dialogue, reconciliation, and inclusive leadership among party members and stakeholders.
Earlier, Governor Yusuf had resolved the Kano Central Senatorial tussle, where former Governor Senator Ibrahim Shekarau emerged as the APC consensus candidate for the zone.