Kano Governor Abba Yusuf Speaks About 2027 Election, “Never in The Hands of Man”

• Kano sgovernor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, said the trials, tears, and turbulence he endured after the 2023 election deepened his commitment to transforming the state
• In a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Tofa, Yusuf recalled the struggles that trailed his electoral victory
• The Kano governor said his journey to power was never an easy one, adding that only God will decide whether he will remain in office in 2027

Legit.ng journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over 9 years of experience covering politics, elections, and governance in Nigeria.

Kano, Kano state – Ahead of the 2027 election, Abba Yusuf, governor of Kano, has said leadership is determined by God and not by human influence.

According to Blueprint, Yusuf noted that his duty is to keep delivering meaningful programmes for the people.

2027: Kano gov not worried

As reported by The Cable, in a statement issued on Wednesday, September 10, by Sanusi Tofa, the media aide to Yusuf, the governor said he faced the toughest challenges of his life after the 2023 elections, “but through those challenges and tears, I remain committed to the service of Kano.”

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The statement reads:

“I am still here because of God, not because of any individual.

“Leadership is never in the hands of man. God installs and removes leaders as He wishes.

“Whether I seek re-election or not, my duty is to keep delivering meaningful programmes that will benefit the electorate.

“I know that one day I will vacate this seat. That is why I am doing my best now to transform Kano physically, socially, and morally.”

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Hoodlums kill Kano governor’s aide

Earlier, Legit.ng reported that a senior special reporter to Governor Yusuf at the ministry of history and culture, Sadiq Gentle, died from injuries sustained during a violent attack by suspected hoodlums.

Gentle passed away at the Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital, days after the gruesome machete attack at his residence.

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Governor Yusuf directed security agencies to swing into action and fish out the perpetrators.

Source: Legit.ng