2027: ‘Fear of Barau Behind Gov Yusuf’s Rumoured Plan to Join APC’

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A senior insider within Governor Abba Yusuf’s administration says the governor’s alleged intention to leave the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC) is motivated by concerns about securing a second term in 2027 under a stronger political platform.

Gossip News Now reports, citing BusinessDay, that the source—who requested anonymity—revealed Governor Yusuf is increasingly uneasy about the NNPP’s stability ahead of the next general elections. According to him, widening internal conflicts and unresolved leadership disputes have cast serious doubts on the party’s ability to remain competitive.

“The governor is worried about the current state of affairs in the NNPP. The internal leadership issues remain unresolved, and this poses a major threat heading into 2027,” the source explained.

The insider also highlighted the rising influence of Senate Deputy President Jibrin Barau as a major factor reshaping the governor’s political strategy.

According to the source, Barau enjoys overwhelming backing within the APC both in Kano and at the national level and is the preferred choice for the party’s 2027 governorship ticket.

“You must understand that Barau is strongly favoured by APC leadership in Kano and in Abuja. He is almost guaranteed the 2027 governorship ticket,” the source stated.

The insider further noted that Barau has long shown interest in governing Kano and has steadily built a strong statewide support base.

“Barau declared his intention to run for governor a long time ago and has been working diligently to consolidate grassroots support,” he added.

The source claimed that the prospect of facing Barau as the APC candidate is at the heart of Yusuf’s alleged plan to defect, suggesting the governor believes he would be at a severe disadvantage in such a contest.

“It is Barau’s political strength that is pushing Governor Yusuf toward the APC. He has assessed the situation and realised he stands little chance if Barau is on the APC ticket,” the source concluded.