Minister’s Endorsement Causes Leadership Problems in APC

New issues has swept through the Kano State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), following a public spat between the party’s state chairman, Abdullahi Abbas, and the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Yusuf Abdullahi Attah.

The friction reportedly ignited after Minister Attah voiced support for Deputy Senate President Jibrin Barau as a potential gubernatorial candidate for the 2027 elections. His remarks, perceived by some as premature and unauthorized, have stirred controversy within party ranks.

Chairman Abbas swiftly responded with a formal letter condemning the minister’s comments as “reckless” and potentially divisive. He emphasized that decisions regarding party endorsements and internal strategies are the exclusive domain of the APC leadership and its official representatives. Abbas warned that any deviation from this protocol could attract disciplinary measures.

In defense, Minister Attah, through his media aide Seyi Olorunsola, clarified that his statements were personal reflections rooted in his political experience and not official party positions. He asserted his right to free expression and framed his endorsement as a strategic viewpoint rather than an institutional directive.

Reaffirming his allegiance to both the APC and President Bola Tinubu, Attah insisted that his comments were intended to spark constructive dialogue within the party, especially as it gears up for the 2027 electoral cycle. He also urged party members to avoid airing internal disagreements publicly, particularly during a period when national security concerns demand unity and focus.

Attah concluded by highlighting his deep connections with grassroots supporters, suggesting that his perspective was informed by on-the-ground realities and aimed at fostering inclusive political discourse within the party.