The newly appointed Minister of State for Housing and City Growth, Yusuf Abdullahi Ata, is working to reconcile and reintegrate former members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) who joined the New Nigeria Folks’s Party (NNPP), together with figures like Senator Abdulrahman Kawu Sumaila and Rep. Kabiru Alhassan Rurum.
Ata outlined his efforts to carry these politicians again to the APC, aiming to strengthen the social gathering’s place in Kano State.
Sumaila, representing Kano South, and Rurum, a former Speaker of the Kano State Home of Meeting representing Kibiya, Rano, and Bunkure federal constituency, left the APC for the NNPP earlier than the 2023 common elections, citing marginalization of Kano South within the APC’s governorship candidate choice.
Their departure, together with different distinguished members, bolstered the NNPP’s presence within the area.
In an interview with BBC Hausa, Ata highlighted the importance of his appointment for addressing points throughout the APC, stating, “When you find yourself given an appointment in authorities, in case you have no idea the job, it turns into troublesome to ship.”
Ata famous adjustments in Kano’s political panorama, with a shift favoring the APC for the reason that new administration took workplace. “Earlier than, purple caps had been in all places, however now it has drastically decreased. Time will inform, however we’re strategizing to win the election,” he mentioned, referring to the NNPP’s signature purple caps that had been frequent through the elections.
Representing Kano Central, Ata emphasised the necessity for a balanced political strategy throughout the area, citing the northern a part of Kano as an APC stronghold. “The northern Kano space, together with figures like Ganduje, Abba Bichi, Murtala, and T. Gwarzo, was the one space the place the APC gained elections,” he mentioned, underscoring the significance of increasing APC’s affect statewide.
In his plan to strengthen the APC, Ata burdened the necessity to attain out to influential defectors. “We’re bringing in individuals like Kabiru Alhassan Rurum, Kawu Sumaila, and Abdulmumin Jibrin Kofa to assist strengthen our efforts,” he added, mentioning Kofa, who additionally left the APC for the NNPP earlier than the 2023 elections.
Ata additionally famous that his political function was aimed toward securing APC’s future success in Kano. “My main focus is to ship Kano for the APC within the 2027 elections,” he informed Every day Belief, indicating his dedication to constructing a stronger base and strategizing for the following electoral cycle.
