The Director General, Media and Publicity, Government House Kano, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, has alleged that Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf approached President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over a possible defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC) with the consent of former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso.

Dawakin Tofa also claimed that the move had the backing of former Deputy Governor, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo.

He made the claims during an appearance on the Arise TV Morning Show while addressing political developments and emerging narratives ahead of the 2027 general elections.

According to him, the alleged discussions were part of broader political engagements taking place behind the scenes as political actors reposition ahead of the next election cycle.

He claimed that Governor Yusuf decided to honour President Tinubu’s alleged invitation to join the APC as a response to what he described as a political miscalculation by Kwankwaso in aligning with a “pro-Biafra team”.

Dawakin Tofa further alleged that Kwankwaso may be indirectly working towards President Tinubu’s re-election in 2027 through certain political alignments and interactions within the country’s evolving political landscape.

He, however, noted that the claims were part of prevailing political discussions and not facts.

According to him, political activities ahead of 2027 are already generating competing narratives across the country.

The Kano government spokesperson also stated that former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, may face political limitations in Kano State due to what he described as the conservative nature of the state’s political environment.

He argued that political acceptance in Kano is often influenced by long-standing ideological and regional considerations that could shape voter behaviour ahead of the 2027 elections.

The spokesperson also dismissed claims that about five million supporters attended a recent political gathering at Kwankwaso’s residence.

He described the figure as exaggerated and unrealistic, arguing that even major public venues in Kano, including the Sani Abacha Stadium, have a capacity of about 16,000 people.

According to him, Kwankwaso’s residence cannot accommodate more than 2,000 people, adding that such figures are often used in political narratives to project popularity during election periods.