A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State, Aminu Shehu Uba Sharada, has raised concerns that the lingering disagreements among party leaders in the state could undermine the party's chances in the 2027 general elections. Sharada, an aide to Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, made this warning in a statement issued on Sunday, October 4, 2026. He emphasized the need for urgent intervention to reconcile the contending interests within the Kano chapter.
Sharada called on President Bola Tinubu and the Director-General of the APC Presidential Campaign Council (PCC), Senator Abdulaziz Yari, to intervene in the crisis. He stressed that the President needed to be given a clear picture of the political situation in Kano, warning that attempts to portray the state chapter as united could prevent the national leadership from addressing the problems confronting it. According to Sharada, ignoring the existing disagreements among party leaders and stakeholders could have wider consequences for the party.
The APC chieftain urged the national leadership to prioritize reconciliation and broad consultations rather than allow existing differences to become entrenched. He emphasized that this is not the time to take sides or deepen existing divisions, but rather a time for consultation, reconciliation, and genuine political engagement. Sharada believes that rebuilding confidence in the Kano APC rests on both the national and state leadership.
Sharada noted that the APC still has a substantial support base in Kano, but warned that the party can only maximize its strength if its leaders are united around a common political direction. He stated that the party has a broad base of committed members and stakeholders, but what is needed now is leadership that can bring everyone to the table, listen to different concerns, and establish a common direction.
The ongoing crisis within the Kano APC has raised concerns about the party's chances in the 2027 general elections. Sharada's warning comes at a time when the party is expected to be preparing for the upcoming elections. The crisis has led to calls for the national leadership to take a closer look at the situation in Kano and take steps to address the problems confronting the party.
Sharada's statement is a call to action for the national leadership to take urgent steps to resolve the crisis. He emphasized that every leader and stakeholder has a role to play in bringing the various interests together and rebuilding confidence within the party. The APC chieftain's warning is a reminder that the party's chances in the 2027 elections depend on its ability to present a united front.
The situation in Kano APC highlights the challenges facing the party as it prepares for the 2027 general elections. The crisis has led to concerns about the party's ability to maximize its strength in the state. With the elections drawing closer, the national leadership will need to take decisive action to address the problems confronting the party and ensure that it presents a united front.
Key points
- The Kano APC crisis may hurt President Tinubu's re-election bid in 2027 if not resolved urgently.
- The APC still has a substantial support base in Kano, but needs united leadership to maximize its strength.
- The national leadership has been called upon to prioritize reconciliation and broad consultations to address the crisis.
