The All Progressives Congress (APC) is positioning its political structure in Kano for an aggressive campaign ahead of the 2027 general elections, with party chieftain Abdulmumin Jibrin declaring that the party intends to contest every available elective position in the state.
Jibrin, who represents Kiru/Bebeji Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, made the declaration while addressing APC leaders and polling-unit representatives from Kiru and Bebeji local government areas at a special meeting in Kofa.
In Brief
Jibrin said the APC would not surrender any elective seat in Kano to opposition parties in 2027 and expressed confidence that the party would retain the presidency while seeking victory across the state.
He also called for unity among APC supporters and continued grassroots mobilisation, while acknowledging that previous internal disagreements had posed challenges for the party.
The Political Development
The meeting in Kofa formed part of preparations for the 2027 elections and brought together APC leaders and polling-unit representatives from the two local government areas.
Jibrin used the gathering to project confidence in the party’s ability to strengthen its position in Kano and compete for all available elective positions.
His comments suggest that the APC’s preparations are being framed around maintaining party cohesion, consolidating existing support and building an organisation capable of competing at different levels of the electoral contest.
He also stressed that the party would not approach the next election with the intention of conceding seats to its opponents.
The Structure APC Is Building
Jibrin identified several prominent political figures as part of the APC’s structure in Kano, including President Bola Tinubu, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, Deputy Governor Murtala Sule Garo, former Governor Abdullahi Ganduje and Deputy Senate President Barau I. Jibrin.
He also mentioned former Governor Ibrahim Shekarau, Senator Kawu Sumaila and Senator Rufai Hanga, alongside other APC leaders and candidates.
According to Jibrin, the presence of these figures, together with candidates seeking seats in the National and State Assemblies, has strengthened the party’s preparations for the 2027 elections.
The emphasis on a broad network of leaders and candidates places party organisation at the centre of the APC’s stated approach to the next election in Kano.
An Internal Challenge Remains Part Of The Story
Despite his confidence in the party’s prospects, Jibrin acknowledged that the APC had previously experienced an internal crisis.
He did not provide further details about the nature of the crisis in the remarks cited in the source, but expressed optimism that the situation was being addressed.
His comments therefore combine an aggressive electoral outlook with an acknowledgement that maintaining unity within the party remains important to its preparations.
For a party seeking to contest every available seat, internal cohesion could be as important as the size of its political network.
Jibrin’s Warning To Opposition Parties
Jibrin delivered his strongest remarks while describing the party’s intentions for the 2027 elections.
He said:
“I swear to God, in Kano, come 2027 general elections, we are not going to surrender a single seat for them.”
He repeated the position before issuing a broader warning to opposition parties:
“They will know our worth and I am assuring that this coming election we will teach them the lesson of their lives.”
The statements underline the level of confidence with which the APC chieftain is approaching the next electoral contest, although the eventual distribution of seats will depend on the outcome of the 2027 elections.
What It Could Mean For 2027
Jibrin’s remarks present APC’s political strength in Kano as dependent not only on prominent officeholders but also on the party’s ability to coordinate leaders, candidates and grassroots structures.
The inclusion of polling-unit representatives in the meeting is particularly consistent with his emphasis on building support close to the electorate.
At the same time, the party’s previous internal crisis provides an important test for the strategy being outlined. Political structures and prominent leaders can provide organisational reach, but converting that structure into electoral victories ultimately requires sustained unity, mobilisation and voter support.
For now, Jibrin’s message is clear: the APC intends to approach the 2027 elections in Kano as a party seeking to defend and expand its electoral presence rather than concede ground to opposition parties.
The Question Ahead
The APC’s preparations will ultimately be tested at the polls.
Whether the party can maintain the unity Jibrin called for, consolidate the political structure he described and translate its grassroots organisation into victories across Kano will become clearer as the 2027 election approaches.
