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Kano 2019: 26 Ulama campaign for Ganduje
By Maude Rabiu Gwadabe
Twenty-six Islamic scholars in Kano are officially campaigning for the re-election of the state governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, a statement by the ruling APC says.
The 26 Ulama are serving in a campaign committee chaired by Ali Baba ‘A gama lafiya’ Fagge, special adviser to the governor on religious affairs.
KANO TODAY reports that this marks a new development in Kano state for Islamic scholars to be openly recognized as members of a campaign team for a particular party.
In the past, Islamic scholars are known to support various candidates and parties while maintaining that they are using their independent judgment rather than partisan affiliation to select suitable candidates for their followers.

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According to the statement released by Uba Danzainab, senior special assistant to the governor on new media, the scholars include Yahuza Danzarga, Ibrahim Chiromawa, Tuhami Atiku, Nura Arzai and Saifullahi Adamu Kumurya.
Others are Abdulkadir Abubakar Ramadan, Nura Imam, Nasiru Lawan Tofa, Sa’idu Lambu, Isyaku Ibrahim, Mujibba Rabiu, and Kabiru Talle Mai Unguwa.
The rest include Saadu Salihu Bichi, Adamu Yusuf Abubakar, Abdullahi Ali Hotoro, Musa Bachirawa, Sani Fafa Dala, Mustapha Baban Ramu Tofa, Musatapha Abdulkadir Tofa, Auwalu Baba Bariki, Muazu Muhammad Gaya, as well as Sabiu Garko.
Female scholars are not left behind as the list includes Tasallah Nabulusi Bako, Aisha Matawalle, Hafsa Hassan, and Baraka Nakibal Kadiriyya.

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Rurum, Rogo finally dump NNPP for APC


The gale of defection from opposition political parties intensifies as two members of the opposition New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Abdullahi Sani Rogo and Kabiru Alhassan Rurum, have defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
KANO FOCUS reports that both lawmakers represent Rano/Bunkure/Kibiya and Karaye/Rogo federal constituency of Kano State.
Both lawmakers announced their defection at plenary presided over by Speaker Abbas Tajudeen.
On hand to witness the defection on the floor of the House was the national chairman of the APC, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, accompanied by some members of the national working committee of the party.
However, the Minority Whip, Isa Ali JC, faulted the defection of the lawmakers on the basis that it was against constitutional provisions.
As of Thursday, no fewer than 30 members of opposition political parties have dumped their parties to join the APC.

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Power Shift in Kano: Ganduje Family Bows to Emir Sanusi as Nephew Gets Turbaned

In a dramatic political twist that may redefine Kano’s traditional power matrix, former Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has thrown his weight behind Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II, as the monarch turbaned Ganduje’s nephew, Alhaji Jamilu Sani Umar, as the new Village Head of Ganduje.
This development signals a major shift in political allegiance, coming from a family that once stood at the heart of Emir Sanusi’s 2020 dethronement.
The former village head, Alhaji Sani Ganduje — who was removed from office — had openly challenged the Kano Emirate over the legitimacy of his removal, deepening the rift between the Gandujes and Sanusi’s loyalists.
However, following the recent reinstatement of Emir Sanusi II by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, political equations in Kano have shifted rapidly.
In what many see as a move to realign with the prevailing tide, Dr. Ganduje reportedly convened a strategic meeting with his extended family and directed full support for the new appointment.

Rather than sending a delegate, the entire Ganduje family physically accompanied Jamilu to the Emir’s palace, a powerful public gesture of submission and allegiance to Sanusi’s throne.
Political analysts interpret this as Ganduje’s calculated pivot — recognizing Emir Sanusi’s regained influence and perhaps seeking to reposition himself within Kano’s changing political terrain.
The move also draws a clear contrast with the dethroned Emir Aminu Ado Bayero, who enjoyed close ties with Ganduje during his administration but is now increasingly sidelined.
By endorsing the turbaning and realigning his family under Sanusi’s leadership, Ganduje appears to be reading the political handwriting on the wall — that Emir Sanusi’s return is not just ceremonial, but a restoration of deep-rooted traditional authority with growing political resonance.
As Kano continues to balance tradition and politics, the Ganduje family’s public allegiance to Emir Sanusi may be the clearest indication yet that the old guard is adapting to a new power order.

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Kano legislator, Masu dumps NNPP for APC

Kano legislator Masu dumps NNPP for APC

A member of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) and a member of the Kano State House of Assembly representing Sumaila Constituency, Hon. Zubairu Hamza Masu, has defected from the NNPP to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
KANO FOCUS reports that Masu addressed his resignation letter to the Speaker, Ismail Falgore, and it was read during Monday’s plenary session.
However, Masu cited internal crises bedevilling the NNPP, including factional disputes and ongoing litigations, as his reasons for leaving the party.
He specifically emphasised the multiple claims of leadership within the party at both state and national levels, naming Dr Suleiman Hashim Dungurawa and Senator Mas’ud El-Jibrin Doguwa as those claiming control at the state level, while Dr Ahmed Ajuji and Dr Agbo Major were also asserting authority at the national level.
Masu’s resignation takes effect from 12 May 2025, and he pledged his full allegiance to the APC leadership at all levels.
