Minister threatens defection from APC over Kano chairmanship controversy
The political landscape in Kano State has become increasingly tumultuous as the Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, Yusuf Atta, has publicly expressed his discontent with the current leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state.
His primary concern revolves around the potential reappointment of Abdullahi Abbas as the party chairman, a position he has held for nearly a decade. Atta’s opposition is rooted in a belief that Abbas’s continued leadership would jeopardize the party’s chances of reclaiming power from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), which currently holds significant influence in the region.
During a recent meeting of the Fagge APC Caucus, Atta articulated his stance clearly, stating that if Abbas were to be reinstated as chairman, he and his supporters would defect from the party. He emphasized that such a move would lead to another failure for the APC in future elections. This sentiment reflects broader concerns within certain factions of the party regarding leadership effectiveness and electoral strategy.
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Atta’s remarks also touched upon deeper philosophical beliefs about power dynamics in politics. He asserted that “votes do not give power,” suggesting that there are other forces at play beyond mere electoral outcomes. This perspective indicates a level of frustration with what he perceives as systemic issues within both his party and the electoral process itself.
Furthermore, Atta highlighted past grievances related to alleged electoral fraud during recent elections where candidates Gawuna and Garo were declared winners despite claims of unfair practices against their opponents. This situation has fueled dissatisfaction among some party members who feel marginalized by current leadership decisions.
