The Chairman of the Kano State Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Bello Gambo Bichi, has accepted the dissolution of the committee by the National Working Committee (NWC) of the party. This move comes after the PDP NWC directed the immediate dissolution of the Kano State Working Committee, effective Thursday, September 24, 2026. Bichi's acceptance of the dissolution is seen as a significant development in the party's efforts to reconcile internal differences ahead of the 2027 governorship election.
According to Bichi, the dissolution was one of the conditions set by the party's immediate past governorship candidate, Bello Dalha, for stepping down from the race in favor of Muhammad Sani Abacha. During consultations leading to the replacement of the governorship candidate, Dalha reportedly set several conditions, including the dissolution of the State Working Committee. Bichi explained that he fully endorsed the dissolution, describing it as a sacrifice worth making in the interest of reconciliation and party unity.
The development follows the party's announcement, a week earlier, of Muhammad Sani Abacha as its governorship candidate for the 2027 election, with Yusuf Ado Kibiya as his running mate. Bichi's acceptance of the dissolution is expected to form part of the ongoing reconciliation efforts aimed at resolving internal differences within the Kano PDP ahead of the election. This move is seen as a strategic step to unite the party and strengthen its chances in the upcoming election.
Bichi emphasized that when the party agreed to reconcile the different factions of the PDP in the state and bring in Muhammad Sani Abacha as the governorship candidate, they believed Abacha could be a stronger flag bearer. He stated that during the engagement, the former candidate requested the dissolution of the State Working Committee, which he fully endorsed. This endorsement is seen as a demonstration of Bichi's commitment to party unity and reconciliation.
The Kano PDP has been experiencing internal differences, which have been a challenge for the party ahead of the 2027 governorship election. The dissolution of the State Working Committee and Bichi's acceptance of it are seen as significant steps towards resolving these differences and uniting the party. The party's leadership is expected to build on this development to strengthen the party's position in the state.
The acceptance of the dissolution by Bichi has been seen as a positive development by party members and supporters. It is expected to pave the way for further reconciliation efforts and strengthen the party's chances in the upcoming election. The party's leadership will need to continue to work towards uniting the party and addressing the concerns of its members and supporters.
The Kano PDP is set to face a crucial period ahead of the 2027 governorship election. With Muhammad Sani Abacha as its governorship candidate and Yusuf Ado Kibiya as his running mate, the party will need to work towards presenting a united front to challenge its opponents. The dissolution of the State Working Committee and Bichi's acceptance of it are seen as important steps towards achieving this goal.
Key points
- Kano PDP chair Bello Gambo Bichi accepts dissolution of state working committee amid reconciliation efforts ahead of 2027 governorship election.
- The dissolution was one of the conditions set by past governorship candidate Bello Dalha for stepping down in favor of Muhammad Sani Abacha.
- Bichi's acceptance of the dissolution is seen as a sacrifice worth making in the interest of reconciliation and party unity.
