Kano APC Denounces Withdrawal Reports and Reaffirms Absolute Loyalty to President Tinubu’s Second Term

Kano APC dismisses reports of withdrawn support for President Tinubu, labeling claims by the Arewa APC Forum as false and affirming regional loyalty.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 18, 2026, 4:48 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from Politics Nigeria

Rejecting Claims of Political Defection

The Kano State wing of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has issued a definitive rebuttal regarding its stance on the current administration. This reaction follows recent media reports suggesting that the state chapter had rescinded its support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. In a formal communication released on April 17, 2026, the party characterized these claims as entirely fabricated and designed to mislead the electorate. According to the party’s leadership, no constitutionally recognized organ within the Kano APC structure has ever deliberated on or approved a withdrawal of support for the President’s future political ambitions.

The Emergence of Unrecognized Political Forums

A significant portion of the controversy stems from a statement attributed to a group calling itself the Arewa APC Forum, Kano State chapter. The official APC leadership has moved quickly to distance itself from this entity, stating that the forum is unknown to the party’s formal hierarchy. Publicity Secretary Auwalu Abdullahi Soja clarified that the individuals behind the unauthorized statement are not recognized stakeholders and possess no authority to speak for the party members in Kano. According to Soja, the group appears to be an unidentified collective attempting to sow internal division and create a false narrative of regional friction.

Upholding National Governance and Reforms

Beyond political loyalty, the Kano APC emphasized its confidence in the specific governance strategies being implemented by the Tinubu administration. The party noted that the President remains focused on critical economic reforms and national development projects that require sustained political stability. Under the guidance of Umar Haruna Doguwa, the state chapter maintained that it is fully aligned with the federal government's roadmap. According to official party statements, the ongoing reforms are viewed as essential for the country's progress, and the Kano chapter intends to remain a primary pillar of support for these initiatives as they move toward the 2027 electoral cycle.