Second Term Palaver : Only God Can Determine My Fate In 2027 – Gov Yusuf
By Ahmad Tijjani Abdul
KANO – Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf last night declared that his ambition to have a second shot at Government House again in 2027 rest on God, and not on an individual.
Abba Kabir Yusuf who spoke in Kano during the inauguration of the Shura Council at Government House, said he was almost written off in 2023 before he was railroaded to prominence by divine providence.
A signed statement by the Director General media to the governor, Mr. Sanusi Bature DawakinTofa that was made available to Reporters in Kano last night stressed that “Leadership is never in the hands of man,” .
The statement by Mr. Bature DawakinTofa quoted his principal during the event atrended by influential mullahs in the city to have declared. “God installs and removes leaders as He wishes.”
Abba Kabir Yusuf who admitted that his ascendancy to power in 2023 has never be an easy one, recalled the pain and tears that trailed the victory.
The soft spoken governor said “I faced the most difficult challenges of my life after the 2023 elections, but through those challenges and tears, I remain committed to the service of Kano. I am still here because of God, not because of any individual.”
Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf said that the trials, tears, and turbulence he endured after the 2023 general elections have only deepened his commitment to transforming the state for the good of its people.
He stressed that a true leader must focus on projects that uplift the people, not on personal political gains.
“Whether I seek re-election or not, my duty is to keep delivering meaningful programmes that will benefit the electorate,” he affirmed.
Acknowledging the reality of power, the governor added: “I know that one day I will vacate this seat. That is why I am doing my best now to transform Kano physically, socially, and morally.”
He expressed deep concern about the plight of young people, warning that drug abuse, thuggery, and other vices threaten their future.
To address this, he announced the establishment of a new reformatory institution for women, designed to rehabilitate victims of drug abuse and other social challenges.
Appealing to the Ulama, Governor Yusuf urged them to use their influence to support the government’s mission of reform.
“You are the only institution the people listen to with open ears,” he said.
Despite acknowledging the pains and battles of his political journey, Governor Yusuf reassured the people that his spirit remains unbroken.
“Challenges may come, tears may fall, but my commitment to the transformation of Kano is stronger than ever,” he concluded.