2027: Bichi Emerges APC Reps Candidate In Kano, Hails Tinubu, Gov Yusuf Over Victory

Abubakar Kabir Abubakar, also known as Abba Bichi, has emerged as the sole candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the Bichi Federal Constituency House of Representatives seat ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The affirmation took place on Saturday during the APC primary elections for House of Representatives seats across the country, where all 11 APC ward chairmen in Bichi Federal Constituency endorsed Abba Bichi as the party’s unopposed candidate.

Speaking during the affirmation exercise, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, represented by his Special Adviser on Political Matters, Ibrahim Kabir Masari, described Abba Bichi’s representation as accessible, responsive and development-oriented.

Masari said Bichi Federal Constituency had continued to attract attention because of the lawmaker’s constituency projects, youth empowerment initiatives and strong grassroots connection.

He urged party supporters to remain united and work towards the success of President Tinubu, Abba Kabir Yusuf, Abba Bichi and other APC candidates in the 2027 elections.

The event was attended by prominent APC leaders and stakeholders, including Governor Yusuf, Sada Soli, who represents Jibia/Kaita Federal Constituency, and the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Mu’azu Rabi’u Darma.

In his remarks, Governor Yusuf commended Abba Bichi for what he described as quality representation since his election into the House of Representatives in 2019.

“I want to commend Hon. Abubakar Kabir Abubakar for his quality representation. Since 2023, I have prayed to Almighty Allah for the opportunity to work closely with him, and today we are working together for the development of Bichi and Kano State,” the governor said.

He described the lawmaker’s constituency projects as impactful, particularly in the areas of youth empowerment and community development, and urged residents of Bichi to support his re-election bid in 2027.

Speaking after his affirmation, Abba Bichi thanked party leaders and supporters for the confidence reposed in him and pledged to sustain developmental initiatives across the constituency if re-elected.

The lawmaker, who chairs the House Committee on Appropriation, reaffirmed his commitment to advancing the welfare of the people of Bichi and supporting policies aimed at national development.

He also commended President Tinubu for ongoing infrastructure projects in Northern Nigeria, including the Kano–Daura Road, Abuja–Kaduna–Kano Road and Kano–Maiduguri Road projects.

“We sincerely appreciate President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the projects being executed across our region. These projects will boost economic activities and improve the lives of our people,” he said.

Abba Bichi further praised the proposed ₦1 trillion Kano Metropolitan Rail Service project, describing it as a major initiative capable of improving transportation and easing traffic congestion in the state.

He assured the APC leadership that Bichi Local Government, which he said has over 300,000 registered voters, would continue to support President Tinubu and the party in the 2027 general elections.