By Hon. Garba Yusuf Abubakar
The structure established by His Excellency, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, as Chairman of the Kano State APC Campaign Advisory Council, a significant step in preparing the party for the 2027 general elections.
What particularly stands out for me is the calibre of individuals the Governor has brought together, including experienced politicians, former public office holders, elected representatives and grassroots political leaders.
This reflects an approach that recognises the importance of experience, political influence and effective organisation in building a campaign structure capable of mobilising support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and other APC candidates across Kano State.
The appointment of His Excellency, Abdullahi Tijjani Muhammad Gwarzo, as Director-General of the Presidential and Gubernatorial Campaign Management Team, alongside Hon. Bala Muhammad Gwagwarwa as First Deputy Director-General, Dr. Yunusa Adamu Dangwani, Dr. Ali Haruna Abubakar Makoda, Senator Abdussalam Abdulkarim Zaura and Dr. Mariya Mahmoud Bunkure, among other distinguished personalities, demonstrates the breadth of experience assembled to coordinate the campaign.
I am particularly encouraged by the combination of political experience, geographical representation and clearly assigned responsibilities within the management structure.
As the Chief Campaign Spokesperson, I recognise the importance of effective communication in connecting the campaign’s activities, programmes and messages with the people.
The 155-member Campaign Advisory Council, which includes former Governors Ibrahim Shekarau and Abdullahi Ganduje, Deputy President of the Senate Barau Jibrin, Senators Kawu Sumaila and Rufa’i Hanga, alongside other influential political stakeholders, brings together a wide range of political experience and grassroots connections.
In my view, the presence of these personalities provides an important platform for consultation, coordination, political engagement and mobilisation across Kano’s 44 local government areas.
It also creates an opportunity to strengthen party unity and ensure that the presidential, gubernatorial and other APC campaigns operate within a coordinated framework.
I believe Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has established a structure that places considerable political experience and organisational responsibility under one umbrella.
However, the success of this arrangement will depend on the commitment of every member to their respective assignments.
As the Chief Campaign Spokesperson, I consider it my responsibility to communicate the campaign’s activities effectively, project its messages accurately and maintain constructive engagement with the media and the public.
Ultimately, our collective responsibility is to translate the structure into practical political engagement, effective mobilisation and electoral support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and all APC candidates in 2027.
The foundation has been laid, and the task ahead requires unity, discipline and collective commitment.
Garba Yusuf Abubakar is the Chief Campaign Spokesperson for the Presidential/Gubernatorial Campaign Team in Kano State.
