Abba Atiku, son of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has officially joined the All Progressives Congress (APC), declaring that no political party can defeat President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election.

He made the announcement on Monday in Yola after collecting his APC membership registration card at Gwadabawa Ward, Yola North Local Government Area, Adamawa State.

“I want to make it very clear that nobody or any political party can stop President Bola Tinubu from returning to Aso Rock come 2027.

Nigerians have seen his good work; he is not a tribalist, he don’t make appointments based on religion or region, but his decisions are purely on merit,” Abba said.

He explained that his decision to join the APC was motivated by the current administration’s achievements in human and infrastructural development.

“The president needs your support to continue with the good work. We should mobilise more people and beyond party affiliations to support our president,” he added.

The APC Zonal Vice Chairman for Adamawa Central, Alhaji Isa Bagalti, who handed over the membership card to Abba, welcomed him to the party and said his defection had effectively ended speculation that the APC could lose the 2027 election.

Abba emphasized that he joined the party to contribute to what he described as the best economic and human reforms under President Tinubu’s leadership.

Mustapha Rabiu Kwankwaso, son of 2023 New Nigeria Peoples Party presidential candidate Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, has resigned from his position as Kano State Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development.

He announced his resignation as a member of the State Executive Council on Monday through a statement posted on his official Facebook account, expressing gratitude to Governor Abba Yusuf for the opportunity to serve.

“It is with a heavy heart that I announce my resignation as Honourable Commissioner, Ministry of Youth and Sports Development and member of the Kano State Executive Council,” the statement read.

Kwankwaso thanked the governor for the confidence placed in him and reflected on the valuable experiences gained while serving the people of the state.

“I want to express my deepest gratitude to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for the opportunity to serve the great people of Kano State. I have cherished the experiences and lessons gained while serving, and I appreciate the trust placed in me,” he said.

He also expressed hope that the youth and sports sectors would continue to receive adequate attention under the current administration, highlighting the importance of sustained investment in youth empowerment and sports development.

“As I resign, I pray that the youth of Kano State will continue to receive the attention and support they deserve. I hope for the best for our sports development programmes and initiatives, and I am confident that they will flourish in the years to come,” he added.

Kwankwaso concluded his statement by offering prayers for the state and its leadership. “May Allah (SWT) continue to shower His blessings on our beloved Kano State. I wish the government and people of Kano State all the best,” he said.

His resignation comes amid ongoing political realignments in Kano State following Governor Yusuf’s recent exit from the NNPP.

Former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Dr Abdullahi Ganduje, has assured Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, of victory in the 2027 governorship election, declaring that all aspirants within the party have agreed to support his second-term ambition.

Ganduje gave the assurance in Kano on Monday while formally welcoming Yusuf back into the APC, describing the governor’s return as a major boost for the party in the state.

“You will win your second term in 2027. We have spoken with all aspirants, and they have agreed to support you,” Ganduje said.

Governor Yusuf officially rejoined the APC on Monday, January 26, 2026, after resigning from the New Nigeria Peoples Party last week.

He had previously been a member of the APC between 2014 and 2018 before moving to other political platforms.

In his resignation letter to the chairman of the NNPP in Diso-Chiranchi Ward, Gwale Local Government Area, effective January 23, 2026, Yusuf cited persistent internal crises and the need to protect the broader interests of the people as reasons for leaving the party.

Describing Yusuf’s return as a homecoming, Ganduje noted that the governor was part of the APC during its formative years but left due to political differences.

“This is a memorable and historic occasion. Your Excellency, you are welcome back home to the APC,” he said.

The former Kano governor further described Yusuf as a progressive politician whose leadership style aligns with the ideology of the APC, adding that his return strengthens the party’s political direction in the state.

“We know you as a progressive politician by your perception, utterances, and disposition. APC is complete with you,” Ganduje stated.

He also declared Yusuf as the leader of the APC in Kano State, explaining that party tradition recognises serving governors as leaders of the party in their respective states.

“In APC, all serving governors are leaders of the party in their states. Therefore, you are the leader of the APC in Kano State,” he said.

Ganduje assured the governor of equal treatment within the party and expressed confidence that the APC would record sweeping victories in future elections, including the 2027 presidential poll.

“As you are coming in, we assure you that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will also win in 2027. APC will stand firmly with you,” he added.

The defection of Governor Yusuf to the APC has triggered significant political realignments in Kano State, with 22 state lawmakers, eight members of the House of Representatives, all 44 local government chairmen, and several party members defecting alongside him.

Osborne Umahi, son of the Minister of Works, David Umahi, has secured the All Progressives Congress (APC) ticket ahead of the Ohaozara Local Government chairmanship election in Ebonyi State.

Osborne, who was the sole aspirant on the party’s platform, polled all 55 votes cast by delegates during the APC primary election held at Obiozara Primary School in Uburu.

The Deputy State Chairman of the party, Alphonsus Nwali, who served as chairman of the electoral committee, officially declared him the winner.

Nwali commended the people of Ohaozara for their continued support for the APC in previous national and state elections, assuring them of the party’s commitment to transparency and leadership that delivers development.

In his acceptance speech, Osborne Umahi pledged loyalty to President Bola Tinubu and Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru.

He promised to prioritise massive road infrastructure development, particularly roads linking farmlands to markets to ease the evacuation of agricultural produce.

He also outlined plans to establish agricultural clusters and introduce youth empowerment programmes aimed at job creation across the local government area.

Osborne thanked Governor Nwifuru for his support and nomination, assuring residents that his administration would be focused on inclusive development and effective leadership.

He further called on people of the South-East to continue to support President Tinubu, noting that the president had taken steps to address issues of marginalisation that previously fueled agitation in the region.

Speaking at the event, a Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu expressed satisfaction with the conduct of the primary election, describing it as peaceful, free, and fair.

Meanwhile, the Commissioner for Housing, Francis Ori, described Osborne Umahi as a vibrant and capable leader who would perform well if elected.