The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has dissolved its Kano State Working Committee, effective immediately, according to a letter signed by the PDP National Organising Secretary, Umar M. Bature, on September 24, 2026. This move paves the way for a caretaker arrangement to oversee the party's affairs in Kano State. The dissolution only affects the State Working Committee, while the party's ward and local government executives remain in place.
The decision to dissolve the Kano State Working Committee was made after consultations by the national leadership of the PDP. The party stated that the North-West Caretaker Committee will now oversee the affairs of the Kano chapter pending the emergence of a new state executive. This development is part of the PDP's efforts to reorganize and strengthen its presence in Kano State ahead of the 2027 elections.
The dissolved chairman of the Kano State Working Committee, Bello Gambo Bichi, has accepted the decision, citing the need for unity and strengthening of the party in Kano. Bichi stated that the dissolution was part of ongoing reconciliation efforts within the party. He also mentioned that former governorship candidate, Muhammad Bello Dalhatu, had stepped aside for Muhammad Sani Abacha as part of the reconciliation process.
According to Bichi, the dissolution of the state executive was a condition attached to the reconciliation process, which he accepted in the interest of the party. He explained that the move is aimed at presenting a united platform ahead of the 2027 elections. Bichi also noted that the North-West Caretaker Committee will coordinate the party's activities in Kano until a caretaker executive is constituted or a fresh state executive is elected.
The development comes shortly after the PDP replaced Dalhatu with Abacha as its Kano governorship candidate. The party conducted an affirmation and replacement primary in Kano, with Abacha emerging as its new candidate for the 2027 governorship election. This change in candidacy is seen as a strategic move by the PDP to strengthen its chances in the upcoming election.
Bichi attributed the decision to step aside to the need for a stronger PDP candidate in Kano, citing Abacha as the preferred choice. He emphasized that the dissolution of the state executive and Dalhatu's decision to step aside were aimed at resolving internal disagreements and presenting a united front. The PDP is working to finalize its arrangements in Kano State ahead of the 2027 elections.
The PDP's move to dissolve the Kano State Working Committee and appoint a caretaker committee is part of its efforts to reorganize and strengthen its presence in the state. The party is working to ensure a smooth transition and to present a united platform ahead of the 2027 elections. The North-West Caretaker Committee will play a crucial role in overseeing the party's activities in Kano State until a new state executive is established.
Key points
- PDP dissolves Kano state executive committee to pave way for caretaker arrangement.
- Move aimed at strengthening party's presence in Kano State ahead of 2027 elections.
- North-West Caretaker Committee to oversee party's activities in Kano State.
