Kano Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf pledged on Saturday in Abuja that his state will organise a large‑scale voter mobilisation to secure President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re‑election in the 2027 general elections, positioning Kano as the leading force for the All Progressives Congress (APC) across the North.
**What did the governor declare?**
During the inauguration of the Arewa for Asiwaju (A4A) campaign office, Yusuf described Kano as the northern state with the highest voting strength. He stated, "Kano, as the leading state with the highest number of votes in Northern Nigeria, will, in sha Allah, lead all Nigerian states to victory for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, with massive turnout in favour of the APC," underscoring the governor’s confidence in a robust turnout.
**Who else addressed the gathering?**
Vice President Kashim Shettima used the platform to stress that political backing for the administration must be coupled with accountability, good governance and tangible improvements in Nigerians’ lives. He highlighted the nation’s economic challenges and called for continued focus on security, education, poverty reduction and job creation.
**How will the A4A movement operate?**
The A4A initiative is designed to coordinate support for President Tinubu and Vice President Shettima across the 19 northern states and the Federal Capital Territory ahead of the 2027 polls. Former Defence Minister Badaru Abubakar has been appointed as the national coordinator of the movement.
**What is the broader political context?**
The announcement comes as political consultations intensify in the run‑up to the 2027 elections, with parties and regional leaders seeking to solidify their bases and rally supporters across Nigeria.
[**Kano State**](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kano_State) is expected to play a pivotal role, while the [**All Progressives Congress**](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All_Progressives_Congress) aims to leverage the governor’s pledge to boost its nationwide campaign. The president, [**Bola Ahmed Tinubu**](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bola_Ahmed_Tinubu), remains the focal point of the party’s re‑election strategy.