APC predicts NNPP's defeat in 2027 elections due to Kano Emirship crisis. Chairman Abbas criticizes Kwankwaso's national appeal, highlights NNPP's governance failures, and promises increased APC votes.
The political landscape in Kano State, Nigeria, is heating up as the All Progressives Congress (APC) warns that the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) will face dire consequences in the 2027 elections due to its stance on the Kano Emirate crisis. APC State Chairman, Alhaji Abdullahi Abbas, dismissed claims that the emirship tussle would negatively impact President Bola Tinubu's second-term ambitions, instead predicting a significant setback for the NNPP.
Abbas criticized NNPP's presidential candidate, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, for lacking national appeal, pointing out his limited success outside Kano in the 2023 elections. The APC chairman highlighted Kwankwaso's poor performance in other northern states, where he was outperformed by candidates from distant regions.
The ongoing emirship dispute has become a focal point of political tension, with the APC accusing the NNPP-led state government of using the crisis to distract from its alleged failures in governance. Abbas cited the demolition of houses and destruction of businesses as actions that will turn voters against the NNPP in future elections.
Confident in the APC's growing strength, Abbas pledged to deliver "more than triple the votes" in the next presidential election compared to 2023. He dismissed the NNPP's concerns about 2027 as diversionary tactics, suggesting they may be planning to misuse state resources for political gain.
As the political rivalry intensifies, both parties are positioning themselves for the upcoming electoral battles. The APC claims to be attracting valuable political figures, while the NNPP faces criticism for its governance and handling of the emirship issue. The situation underscores the complex interplay between traditional leadership structures and modern politics in Nigeria's evolving democracy.
