Sh*ck Defection? Aide Reveals Why Kano Governor Could Exit NNPP For APC

Speaking on LaunchTime Politics on Channels Television on Tuesday, the governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature, said Kano’s long-standing position in opposition politics has yielded little meaningful benefit for the state’s development.

According to Bature, Kano has historically remained at odds with the federal government across different administrations, a situation he said has brought minimal gains.

“If we look at the history of Kano in Nigerian politics, the state has largely been in opposition to the centre,” he said. “During the Shagari era, Kano was in opposition. At different times under Obasanjo and Jonathan, Kano also remained in opposition. So the question is: what has the state truly gained from taking a different political path from the centre?”

He noted that assessing what Kano stands to benefit from remaining outside the ruling party is a key consideration in any future political decision by the governor.

“That is a fundamental issue that must be carefully examined before any decision is made,” Bature stated.

The spokesperson also downplayed claims that the governor’s recent interactions with the Presidency were politically motivated, stressing that the engagements were focused on development matters.

“At this point, the speculation surrounding the governor’s visit to the President should be clarified. The visit was not primarily political but centred on discussions about development and briefing the President on the current realities in Kano State,” he added.