Nigeria: Defectors Vs Party Members - APC Chairman Speaks On 60/40 Sharing Formula in Kano

16 February 2026
Daily Trust (Abuja)
By Daily Trust

National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof.Nentawe Yilwatda, has reaffirmed the party's 60/40 leadership-sharing formula between the defectors and existing APC members in Kano State.

This is contained in a statement issued by Sanusi Dawakin-Tofa, spokesman to Governor Abba Yusuf, in Kano, on Monday.

Yilwatda, who spoke during a visit to Gov. Abba Yusuf, praised the unity and support shown by APC members in Kano, describing the turnout at a meeting as impressive and indicative of the party's strength in the state.

He commended key party leaders, including Alhaji Yusuf Gawuna and Sen. Barau Jibrin, for supporting the Governor's vision, and Dr Abdullahi Ganduje for his contributions to the party's growth.

Yusuf thanked the APC leadership for their visit, reaffirming his commitment to working with the party to promote unity and prosperity in Kano, aligning with President Bola Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda .( NAN)

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