The Kano State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has issued a vigorous rebuttal against circulating rumors suggesting that the party has withdrawn its support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. In a strongly worded statement released on Saturday, April 18, 2026, the state party chairman, Alhaji Abdullahi Abbas, described the allegations as the “malicious handiwork of political detractors” aimed at sowing seeds of discord within the ruling party ahead of the 2027 general elections. The party leadership reaffirmed its “unwavering and unconditional” loyalty to the President, maintaining that the “Kano APC” remains the bedrock of his political support base in Northern Nigeria.
The denial follows a series of speculative reports claiming that certain influential blocs within the Kano APC were dissatisfied with the Federal Government’s handling of regional economic policies and the “allocation of key appointments.” Supporting context from the party’s state secretariat indicates that the rumor gained traction following a closed-door meeting of some “aggrieved stakeholders” in the Dawakin Tofa Local Government Area (LGA). However, Alhaji Abdullahi Abbas clarified that the meeting was a “routine internal consultation” regarding local party structure and had nothing to do with the President’s standing. The chairman noted that the “Renewed Hope” agenda is already yielding infrastructural dividends in Kano, citing the progress of the AKK (Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano) Gas Pipeline project as a primary reason for the state’s continued allegiance.
Stakeholder reactions to the denial have been swift, with the National Chairman of the APC, Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, hailing the Kano chapter for its “principled stance.” Speaking through his media aide, Ganduje emphasized that the “Kano-Tinubu alliance” is a strategic partnership built on shared democratic values and cannot be shaken by “cheap propaganda.” Conversely, opposition figures within the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) have urged the APC to focus on the “rising cost of living” in the state rather than internal loyalty pledges. They argued that the “true test of support” will be determined by the electorate’s reaction to the prevailing economic conditions, rather than official party communiqués.
Political and strategic analysts observe that Kano remains the “ultimate prize” in Nigerian electoral politics, making it a fertile ground for “misinformation campaigns.” Experts suggest that the denial by the APC leadership is a “calculated preemptive strike” to prevent a narrative of regional alienation from taking root. They argue that the President must balance “national reforms” with “local sensitivities” to maintain the fragile peace within the state chapter. Dr. Abubakar Suleiman, a political scientist, noted that “Kano is a swing state,” and any perceived rift between the state APC and the Presidency could have “cascading effects” on the party’s fortunes across the entire Northwest geopolitical zone.
The broader implications of this development point toward a “tightening of ranks” within the ruling party as the 2027 election cycle begins to take shape. By reaffirming its support, the Kano APC is effectively signaling to other regional chapters that the “pro-Tinubu coalition” remains intact. The party has announced plans to hold a “Grand Solidarity Rally” in the coming weeks to showcase its unity and mobilize support for the administration’s policies. As the political temperature in Kano continues to rise, the focus remains on the “harmonization of interests” between the state and federal levels. For the APC faithful, the denial is a call to remain “vigilant against external interference” and focused on the party’s long-term dominance.
