The Kano State chapter of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has strongly refuted recent statements made by Governor Abba Yusuf concerning the party’s choice to sit out the just-concluded Dawakin Kudu/Warawa Federal Constituency bye-election.
Governor Yusuf, through his spokesperson Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, had earlier asserted that the NDC’s absence from the poll indicated a lack of strength and predicted an easy victory for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections.
In response, NDC’s Kano Chairman, Hussaini Isa Mai Riga, dismissed the governor’s comments as cheap political point-scoring. He emphasized that the party remains undeterred and is channeling its efforts into building a robust, grassroots-oriented structure across all 44 local government areas of Kano State ahead of the 2027 elections.
Mai Riga underscored that the NDC is a party built on strategy and discipline, and skipping a single bye-election is not a sign of weakness but a demonstration of focus on the larger objective. The party is intent on strengthening its base, uniting members, and fielding credible candidates who can earn the trust of Kano residents in 2027.
Drawing lessons from political history in Kano and Nigeria, the chairman noted that the NDC will not squander resources on contests that do not advance its long-term vision. Instead, the party will prioritize mobilization, political education, and policy formulation aimed at tackling unemployment, insecurity, and economic hardships faced by ordinary citizens.
Mai Riga expressed confidence that with the backing of Kano’s populace and the influence of the Kwankwasiyya movement within the party, the NDC will triumph in the next governorship race.
He called on NDC members to remain calm, avoid provocation, and engage in lawful political activities. He also appealed to security agencies to maintain neutrality and ensure a level playing field as political activities heat up.
The Kano NDC chapter reiterated its dedication to democratic principles, issue-based politics, and the delivery of good governance to the people of Kano State.