Governor Yusuf and Ganduje lead N50 million fundraising for President Tinubu’s 2027 nomination forms

Governor Yusuf and Dr. Ganduje lead Kano APC stakeholders in raising N50m for President Tinubu's 2027 forms. Read about the party's unified strategy.

By: AXL Media

Published: May 1, 2026, 4:44 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from Daily Post Nigeria

Unified Financial Commitment for Presidential Continuity

In a significant show of political solidarity, the Kano State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has mobilized substantial financial resources to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s 2027 re-election campaign. During a stakeholders’ meeting held at the Coronation Hall of the Kano Government House, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and former party chairman Dr. Umar Abdullahi Ganduje were among the lead contributors to a N50 million fund. According to a statement from the Governor’s office, the funds are specifically earmarked for the purchase of the President’s expression of interest and nomination forms, signaling an early and organized start to the campaign cycle in the state.

Unanimous Adoption of Sole Candidacy

The meeting served as a formal platform for the party’s leadership in Kano to solidify its stance on the upcoming general elections. A motion for the adoption of President Tinubu as the sole presidential candidate was moved by Rabiu Sulaiman Bichi and received unanimous approval from the gathered stakeholders. According to APC Chairman Umar Haruna Doguwa, the state chapter originally intended to purchase the forms in their entirety but opted for a collaborative financial contribution instead. This endorsement is framed by the leadership as a vote of confidence in the President’s ongoing reforms and administrative direction.

Consolidating State Leadership for 2027

Beyond the national ticket, the Kano stakeholders utilized the session to reinforce internal stability within the state’s executive branch. The meeting reaffirmed the endorsement of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf as the APC’s sole governorship candidate for the 2027 elections. This dual endorsement of both the President and the Governor is intended to strengthen party cohesion and eliminate internal friction ahead of what is expected to be a highly competitive electoral cycle. Party leaders emphasized that maintaining a unified front at both the state and federal levels is critical for advancing Kano’s developmental interests.