Battle of Supremacy: Fresh Twist as Tinubu Orders Ganduje, Kano APC To End Feud With Kwankwaso

Battle of Supremacy: Fresh Twist as Tinubu Orders Ganduje, Kano APC To End Feud With Kwankwaso

  • A report has confirmed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has waded into the feud between Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso and Abdullahi Ganduje.
  • The two have been in a heated feud for political supremacy in Kano state that has lasted almost a decade.
  • It was gathered that a meeting was held between Kano's political stakeholders and the president's representatives to settle the feud.

Legit.ng journalist Segun Adeyemi has over 9 years of experience covering political events, civil societies, courts, and metro

An emerging report has confirmed that President Bola Tinubu has urged the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, to mend relations with Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso and others willing to align with the party.

The plea was made in a meeting with Kano APC Stakeholders shortly after the Supreme Court affirmed Abba Yusuf as the Governor of Kano State.

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President Bola Tinubu has finally intervened in Kano Politics
It was gathered that a deal had been reached between APC and NNPP in Kano. Photo Credit: Rabiu Kwankwaso/Bola Ahmed Tinubu/Abdullahi Umar Ganduje
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The President encouraged all party stakeholders in the state to engage in constructive dialogue with individuals, groups, or political entities willing to join the party, emphasising the importance of fostering unity, progress, and development within the state.

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As reported by Politics Digest, the President's unexpected order surprised everyone present at the meeting.

It was gathered that the President inquired if anyone had objections, and all the stakeholders responded affirmatively, complying with the President's instructions.

The President expressed dissatisfaction with a stakeholder's suggestion to appoint the APC candidate to a specific position, and the President visibly disapproved of this proposal.

During the meeting, a reliable source revealed that invitations had been extended to significant figures in the NNPP, including the governor, to join the APC.

The governor and others have expressed interest but requested additional time to consult with their national leader, Sen. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso.

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APC, NNPP deal

The proposed offer to the NNPP entails a 50 per cent stake in the party leadership, spanning from the ward to the state level.

Additionally, the governor was urged to make more appointments to facilitate the integration of original APC members.

Whether the governor and Sen. Kwankwaso will ultimately accept the offer remains uncertain.

In attendance at the gathering were various notable figures, such as Barau Jibrin, the Deputy President of the Senate; Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna, the APC gubernatorial candidate for 2023; Abdullahi Gwarzo, the Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development; Mariya Mahmoud Bunkure, the Minister of State for the FCT, and Alhassan Ado Doguwa, the Former House Leader, among other distinguished individuals.

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Meanwhile, the rumoured alliance between Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso and the APC is beginning to take shape.

Senator Kwankwaso was recently pictured shaking hands with the grand stalwart of the APC, Chief Bisi Akande.

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This meeting has further sparked speculation that the rumour might be true as he is tipped to play a crucial role in the alliance process.

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Segun Adeyemi (Current Affairs and Politics Editor) Segun Adeyemi is a journalist with over 9 years of experience as an active field reporter, editor, and editorial manager. He has had stints with Daily Trust newspaper, Daily Nigerian, and News Digest. He currently works as an editor for Legit.ng's current affairs and politics desk. He holds a degree in Mass Communication (Adekunle Ajasin University). He is a certified digital reporter by Reuters, AFP and the co-convener of the annual campus journalism awards. Email: segun.adeyemi@corp.legit.ng.