Kano APC Denounces “Faceless” Arewa Forum and Reaffirms Total Commitment to President Tinubu’s Re-election

Kano State APC dismisses "faceless" forum claims and reaffirms absolute loyalty to President Bola Tinubu’s second-term ambition.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 18, 2026, 4:56 AM EDT

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

Rejection of Unauthorized Political Statements

The Kano State wing of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has moved to neutralize rumors regarding a withdrawal of its support for the current federal administration. In a formal rebuttal released on April 17, 2026, the party addressed a viral claim suggesting that it had rescinded its backing for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's second-term bid. State Publicity Secretary Auwalu Abdullahi Soja characterized the reports as a calculated attempt to create the illusion of regional instability. According to the party’s official position, the loyalty of the Kano chapter remains firm and has not been the subject of any internal debate or policy shift.

The Rise of Unrecognized Shadow Groups

The controversy was traced back to a statement issued by a group identifying itself as the "Arewa APC Forum, Kano State Chapter." The official APC hierarchy has explicitly stated that this group is "faceless" and operates outside the party’s constitutional framework. Leadership emphasized that the signatories of the withdrawal claim are not recognized stakeholders and possess no authority to speak on behalf of the party’s vast membership in Kano. According to official statements, these groups are viewed as mischief-makers attempting to sow seeds of disunity within the ruling party ahead of the next election cycle.

Upholding National Development and Reform

In addition to political loyalty, the Kano APC expressed strong confidence in the tangible outcomes of President Tinubu’s leadership. The chapter specifically highlighted the administration's focus on economic reforms, national development, and the delivery of good governance as reasons for their continued support. Under the local leadership of Hon. Umar Haruna Doguwa, the party remains integrated into the national roadmap. According to the Publicity Secretary, the focus of the Kano chapter is on supporting these structural changes rather than engaging in the "unnecessary tension" created by unauthorized forums.