APC faces political crisis in Kano State following defections involving Nasiru Gawuna and Rabiu Kwankwaso.
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Updated Aug 31
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APC faces political crisis in Kano State following defections involving Nasiru Gawuna and Rabiu Kwankwaso.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Rabiu Kwankwaso critiques the All Progressives Congress's political strategy and governance performance in Kano State.Sub-event
Kwankwaso criticized leadership failures in Kano State, referencing his eight-year tenure.1 source
- Political alignments intensify in Kano State as Kwankwaso's faction aligns with ADC and Yilwatda leads APC.Sub-event
- Dambatta, a politician in Kano State, renounced the PDP to join the All Progressives Congress.Sub-event
- Arnold criticized Kwankwaso's political loyalties and alleged corruption in Kano State.Sub-event
Defections led to a political crisis within the APC in Kano State.1 source
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A deepening crisis is underway in the All Progressives Congress following senatorial primary elections, with stakeholders appealing regarding leadership issues.Also in this story
- The All Progressives Congress is clarifying processes following the fallout from primary elections.
- Siminalayi Fubara contested the governorship primary of the All Progressives Congress on May 26, 2026, while also serving as the party's National Chairman.
- Victor Ochei resigned from the All Progressives Congress on May 28, citing the need for broader political growth.
The entities involved
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All Progressives Congress
Nigerian political party
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Kano State
state in Nigeria
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Rabiu Kwankwaso
Nigerian politician
Related events
- The All Progressives Congress (APC) is contesting the governorship election in Kano State.
- The Kano state government merged the Ministry of Higher Education into the Ministry of Education and the Governor joined the APC.
- Rabiu Kwankwaso's political base in Kano State is leading to shifts in the Nigerian political landscape, including withdrawing support for Atiku Abubakar and emerging as a potential vice-presidential choice under the ADC coalition.
- Tinubu received votes in Kano State, leading to dissatisfaction from Bello and mobilization efforts by Abejide.
- A political shakeup is underway in Adamawa State as a PDP figure defects, joining the Action People’s Movement, which is fielding a governorship candidate.