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Fitilar Jama’ar Kano appreciates N-Power beneficiaries, others for purchasing governorship nomination form for Sha’aban Sharada
Nasiru Yusuf
Fitilar Jama’ar Kano, a non-governmental organisation committed to identifying credible leaders to encourage them in their bid to provide quality leadership, wishes to congratulate the people of Kano on the successful completion of the Ramadan fasting which ushers in the Eidel-Fitr, a moment of devotion, sober reflection, love, sharing and sacrifice.
KANO FOCUS reports that the organisation calls on the people of Kano particularly, the youth, irrespective of political affiliation to celebrate Sallah peacefully devoid of rancour and acrimony, and ignore selfish politicians bent on using them to cause mayhem in our dear state.
The Executive Director of the organisation, Khalifa Mustapha Dankade, on behalf of Directors and entire coordinators of Fitilar Jihar Kano from the 44 Local Government Councils of Kano State is following with keen interest the political developments in the state where a champion of politics without bitterness and violence-free politicking, Sha’aban Ibrahim Sharada has enjoyed the goodwill and solidarity of some patriotic groups and individuals from within and outside the state who came together to purchase an expression of interest and nomination forms for the youth ambassador, Member, representing Kano Municipal federal Constituency, Chairman, House Committee on National Security and Intelligence, and President General, Network of African Parliamentarians for Defence and Security Committees, Sha’aban Ibrahim Sharada.
A statement sent to KANO FOCUS by the Director civic engagement of the organisation Mansur Kurugu said “going by Sharada’s track records and antecedents, rising from a journalist to PA to the President and Member of the House of Representatives coupled with the massive achievements he has made and the lives he has impacted within six years despite all the distractions and obstacles from the serving government of the state, we are optimistic that if he emerges the candidate of the APC in the Kano State governorship election, he will defeat all the contestants hands down and make Kano proud and great again.
“This gesture is as a result of his dogged determination and commitment towards fighting for the rights of the less privileged, empowerment through skill acquisition programmes, issuance of capital and provision of job opportunities at the federal level.
“Others are: healthcare support programs for the people, infrastructure and educational support programs for our children where 3 years ago, he sponsored about 100 children of the poor to study different courses at undergraduate level abroad.
Kurugu extended special thanks to the leadership of the beneficiaries of the N-Power programme, batch C from the 44 local governments of the state.
He recalled that “It was from the 24th April, 2022 that out of over 3,000 young men and women from the 44 Local Government Councils of Kano who benefited from Npower Program facilitated by Hon Sha’aban Sharada, under the auspices of ‘FitilarJama’ar Kano’ submitted their monetary contributions totalling ten million Naira (N10,000,000) where their leader, Malam Abba Garba said at least 2,000 of this number made a monthly contribution of 1,000 each which amounted to ten million Naira (N10,000,000), in appreciation of the gesture of the leader of Kano youths, Hon. Sha’aban Ibrahim Sharada, who they said he assisted them to get enlisted in the N-Power programme that earns them approximately one hundred million Naira monthly combined.
“Similarly, on Monday, 25th April, 2022, the Kano Elders’ Forum in support of the candidacy of Hon. Sha’aban Ibrahim Sharada under the leadership of Alhaji Sani A. Sani presented a cheque in the sum of seventeen million Naira as their contribution. Also, on this day, a group of young Kano entrepreneurs in support of the candidacy of Hon. Sharada led by Alhaji Ibrahim Dan Fulani gave their own contribution amounting to four point five million Naira (N4,500,000).
“On Tuesday, 26th April, 2022, the Sharada Youth Progressive Association, under the leadership of Alhaji Idris Ali Sharada submitted a cheque in the sum of six million four hundred thousand Naira (N6,400,000). Also, a number of persons who wouldn’t want their names mentioned sent their contributions totalling three million Naira (N3,000,000) which brings the total amount realized to fifty one million four hundred thousand Naira (N51,400,000) Being that the money required for the purchase of the form is complete.
“Fitilar Jama’ar Kano’ is announcing that it has stopped collecting cash or cheques; but the organization is open to your contributions to strengthen the candidacy of this determined leader of Kano youths through the following bank details:
Bank: Sterling Bank
Account Number: 0088656822
Account Name: FITILAR JAMA’AR KANO
“We shall continue to announce the names of individuals or organizations and amounts donated. while awaiting for him to be back from the Holy land, we have already purchased both expression of Interest and Nomination forms for this patriotic son of Kano for participation in the forthcoming state governorship in order to place the state on the pedestal of rapid growth and development.
“Hon. Sha’aban Ibrahim Sharada is fully ready to implement his plan (Kano Vision 2040) for a modern Kano and justify the confidence reposed in him by the good people of the state.”
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.
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.
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.
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