By-election
By Aminu Garko
Kano, Gov. Abba Yusuf of Kano State has described the outcome of the Dawakin Kudu/Warawa Federal Constituency by-election as a test for the All Progressives Congress ahead of the 2027 general elections.
In a statement issued by his spokesperson Sunusi Dawakin Tofa, Yusuf said the turnout and peaceful conduct of the election showed that people remain behind the APC and its programmes.
He said the election was conducted in a free, fair and credible manner that reflected the choice of the electorate.
Yusuf commended the Independent National Electoral Commission for the conduct of the exercise and applauded security agencies for ensuring a peaceful atmosphere.
He congratulated the APC candidate on the victory and urged him to remain committed to effective representation.
The governor said the result showed the APC remained a dominant force in Kano State and was positioned for future elections.
He also criticised the New Democratic Congress for not fielding a candidate, saying the party lacked grassroots structure.
Yusuf said the by-election exposed the weakness of opposition elements in the state and reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to delivering people-oriented projects across Kano.
He congratulated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and APC National Chairman Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda on the party’s success in recent by-elections nationwide.
