2027: Yusuf Begins Re-Election Campaign, Calls For Issue-Based Politics
By Ahmad Tijjani Abdul
KANO — Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, on Wednesday formally commenced his campaign for a second term in office, urging political parties and their supporters to make issues, policies and development records the centrepiece of the 2027 governorship contest.
The governor’s position was conveyed midweek by his Director-General, Media and Publicity, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, at a press conference in Kano to mark the commencement of the 2027 governorship campaign.
Yusuf, according to his spokesman, wants the contest to be conducted peacefully and responsibly, with candidates presenting their programmes and explaining how their proposed policies would improve the lives of Kano residents.
“The people of Kano deserve a campaign where candidates explain what they intend to do differently and how they will improve the lives of citizens,” Dawakin Tofa said, quoting the governor.
He urged political actors to resist the temptation to turn the campaign into a platform for insults, intimidation, character assassination or violence, stressing that political competition should not be allowed to threaten the peace of the state.
The governor also appealed to his supporters to remain disciplined and respect opposing political views, warning them against being provoked into actions capable of undermining public order.
Yusuf further called on journalists, bloggers, media influencers and social media users to exercise greater responsibility during the campaign by verifying information before publication and avoiding the circulation of fake news, rumours, misinformation and inflammatory content.
He similarly urged security agencies to maintain professionalism, impartiality and vigilance throughout the campaign period, while calling on political parties and campaign organisations to cooperate with them and comply with lawful requirements.
The governor assured Kano residents that the commencement of the political season would not distract his administration from governance, saying government would continue to provide services and pursue development programmes regardless of the electoral calendar.
“Kano is bigger than any political party or individual,” the governor said through his spokesman, stressing that political competition would eventually end while residents would remain together as one people.
He therefore appealed to all governorship candidates to protect the unity and peace of the state despite their political differences, urging them to “campaign with respect, compete with ideas, disagree without violence and put the interest of Kano above political differences.”