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Abdulaziz Abdulaziz, Alwan Hassan Named to Tinubu Campaign Council
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima will lead the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council as chairman and vice chairman, respectively, ahead of the January 2027 presidential election.
KANO FOCUS reports that two Kano State APC chieftains, Abdulaziz Abdulaziz and Alwan Hassan, have also been appointed to key positions in the campaign council.
While Abdulaziz Abdulaziz will serve as one of the coordinating secretaries of the Media Directorate, Alwan Hassan has been appointed one of the five spokespersons of the presidential campaign.
The appointments were contained in a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Saturday.
Former Zamfara State Governor, Senator Abdulaziz Yari, was named Director-General of the campaign council, while Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, will serve as Secretary.
APC National Chairman, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, will serve as vice chairman of the council, alongside other senior party leaders appointed to various directorates.
The media and strategic communication directorate will be coordinated by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris Malagi, alongside Dele Alake, Bayo Onanuga and Lanre Issa-Onilu.
Abdulaziz Abdulaziz will serve as one of the four coordinating secretaries of the directorate alongside Temitope Ajayi, Arabinrin Aderonke and Frederick Nwabufor.
Alwan Hassan, meanwhile, will serve as one of five spokespersons of the campaign, led by Dele Alake. Other spokespersons are Ayobami Oyalowo, Kemi Asekun-Shittu and Adamu Fanda.
The appointment places the two Kano politicians at the centre of the APC’s media and communication strategy as the party prepares for the 2027 presidential campaign.
The council also appointed James Abiodun Faleke as Deputy Director-General for Election Planning, Coordination and Monitoring, a role he previously held during the 2022/2023 campaign.
He will work with zonal directors covering the six geopolitical zones.
Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Speaker of the House of Representatives Tajudeen Abbas and Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni were appointed Deputy Directors-General for the southern and northern parts of the campaign.
Senator Adams Oshiomhole will oversee mobilisation as Deputy Director-General, while the President’s Chief of Staff will serve as Deputy Director-General for Administration.
Muiz Adeyemi Banire was appointed Director of the Legal Directorate, with Dr Liman Hassan and Babatunde Ogala as deputies.
The campaign council also appointed Segun Dada as Director of New Media, with Solomon Arowolo serving as Secretary of the New Media Directorate.
President Tinubu charged members of the campaign council to work towards securing victory for the APC in the January 2027 elections.
The President urged members of the various directorates to also engage other party members who were not formally listed in the council, saying their contributions would be important to the campaign.
“We have delivered on our campaign promises and set our country on a path of economic progress,” Tinubu said.
He urged the campaign team to showcase the administration’s achievements and present its message of hope to Nigerians during the campaign.
The President also called on the council to defeat what he described as forces seeking to take the country backwards.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
The Civil Society Action Coalition on Education for All (CSACEFA), Kano State Chapter, has elected Hassan Ibrahim Gama as its new State Coordinator.
KANO FOCUS reports that Gama emerged unopposed during the coalition’s 2026 state election, which was described as peaceful and transparent.
The election was conducted by an election committee chaired by Dr. Auwalu Halilu, who said the exercise marked another milestone in strengthening the coalition’s leadership and its commitment to promoting inclusive and quality education in Kano State.
Other officers elected are Mahdi Abdullahi, Deputy Coordinator; Sunusi Hashim, Secretary; Dr. Abubakar I. Hassan, Assistant Secretary; Ghazali I. U., PRO I; Abdulbaki Mohd, PRO II; and Muhammad Abdullahi, PRO III.
Others are Garba Hamma Dikko, Provost; Rukayya Abdulrahman, Financial Secretary; Saratu Maigida, Treasurer; and Suleiman Zubair, Auditor.
Halilu expressed appreciation to the CSACEFA National Secretariat, represented at the election by its Policy Advisor, Mrs Ordinaka, for the guidance and support provided throughout the electoral process.
He also commended members of the election committee, CSACEFA Kano members and other stakeholders for their cooperation in ensuring the success of the exercise.
The election committee chairman congratulated the newly elected leadership and urged them to build on the achievements of the coalition by strengthening civil society participation, advocacy, accountability and strategic partnerships.
He tasked the new executives with working towards improving education service delivery and advancing the Education for All agenda in Kano State.
The former Kano State Coordinator of CSACEFA, Prof. Muhammad Bello Shitu, and the Kano State Chairman of the School-Based Management Committee (SBMC) Alhaji Tijjani Haladu Baraya, were among the dignitaries who supervised the conduct of the election.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has described the Hausa people as important pillars of Nigeria’s unity and progress.
KANO FOCUS reports that the President said the Hausa language had grown beyond its traditional boundaries to become a major language of unity and commerce across the world.
Tinubu stated this in a message posted on his verified Facebook account on the occasion of Hausa Day, being celebrated at the historic Daura Palace.
“The Hausa people are great pillars that play a vital role in the unity and progress of Nigeria,” the President said.
He added that “the Hausa language, without doubt, has flourished and has become a major language of unity and commerce across the world.”
The President congratulated the Hausa community on the occasion, describing the celebration at Daura Palace as an important event.
“I congratulate the vast Hausa community on the occasion of Hausa Day, which is being celebrated at the historic Daura Palace today,” Tinubu said.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has urged Muslims across the state and Nigeria to emulate the exemplary life and teachings of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) as they commemorate Maulud.
KANO FOCUS reports that the governor made the call in a statement issued by his spokesman, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Tuesday.
Yusuf congratulated Muslims on the occasion and urged them to use the celebration to reflect on the life and teachings of the Prophet, particularly his virtues of peace, justice, compassion, honesty, patience and tolerance.
He called on Muslims to demonstrate these values in their daily lives while promoting peaceful coexistence, unity and mutual respect among people of diverse backgrounds.
The governor also urged parents, religious leaders and community elders to intensify efforts to educate younger generations on the teachings and exemplary conduct of Prophet Muhammad (SAW).
Yusuf prayed for continued peace, stability and prosperity in Kano State and Nigeria, while urging residents to support initiatives aimed at improving the wellbeing of citizens.
The governor also used the occasion to pray for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima, wishing them a successful first tenure and a smooth re-election bid in 2027.
He urged Muslims to use the Maulud celebration to pray for peace, progress and unity across the country, and wished the faithful a peaceful and spiritually rewarding celebration.
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