Ex-Kano Commissioner Declares For Kano Central Senate Seat

A former Kano State Commissioner for Finance, Garba Yusuf Abubakar, has declared his intention to contest the Kano Central Senatorial seat on the platform of the All Progressives Congress ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Abubakar made the declaration on Sunday, stating that his decision followed consultations and encouragement from political stakeholders, including the Tinubu Support Group.

“I accepted to run after careful reflection. I urge all my supporters to engage in politics without bitterness or insults,” he said, adding that he would support whoever emerges as the party’s candidate if he fails to secure the ticket.

His Campaign Director, Muntari Ishaq Yakasai, said the APC had ruled out automatic tickets for aspirants, noting that Abubakar’s ambition was driven by conviction and grassroots demand.

Yakasai also appealed to the Kano State governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, to support the aspiration, stressing the need for experienced representation at the National Assembly.

Similarly, the Director-General of the National Productivity Centre, Baffa Babba Dan-Agundi, described the endorsement by TSG as recognition of Abubakar’s contributions to public service.

He noted that the aspirant had served as commissioner in multiple ministries under former governors Ibrahim Shekarau and Abdullahi Umar Ganduje.

Political support for Abubakar has reportedly grown in recent weeks, with mobilisation efforts across the 15 local government areas of Kano Central.

At a stakeholders’ meeting in Gezawa Local Government Area, APC ward chairman in Tudun Wuzirci, Abdulkadir Muhammad Kabara, said the movement backing the aspirant remained united and determined.

“This movement is strong and united. For the senatorial seat, we have our candidate in Alhaji Garba Yusuf Abubakar, and we will support him to succeed,” he said.

Popularly known as Garba Izala, Abubakar previously held portfolios in Information, Environment, Works and Housing, Finance and Economic Development, and Water Resources during his time in government.