Ganduje, Ex-Kano Deputy Gov Hold Closed-Door Meeting With Shettima

Vice President Kashim Shettima on Tuesday met behind closed doors with former Kano State Governor Abdullahi Ganduje, former Deputy Governor Abdullahi Tijjani Gwarzo, and House of Representatives member Abba Kabir Bichi in Abuja as political consultations ahead of the 2027 general elections continue within the All Progressives Congress.

The meeting, which took place in the Federal Capital Territory, focused mainly on political matters in Kano North and developments within the APC ahead of the next election cycle. Information about the gathering became public after Gwarzo shared details of the meeting on his verified Facebook page shortly after the visit.

The former deputy governor stated that discussions during the meeting centred on political activities in Kano North and the future of the party in the area. He also disclosed that the vice president wished the political figures success in their plans and activities moving forward.

The meeting came only a few days after Gwarzo completed screening for the Kano North Senatorial District race under the APC platform. Political observers have continued to pay attention to the zone because of the influence it holds in Kano State politics and the number of powerful APC figures connected to the area.

Kano North remains one of the strongest political blocs in the state and is home to several top APC leaders expected to play major roles before the 2027 elections. Among them are Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin, former governor Ganduje, Kano State Deputy Governor Murtala Sule Garo, Abba Kabir Bichi, and Gwarzo himself.

The senatorial seat for Kano North is currently occupied by Barau Jibrin, who is also expected to seek another term during the next election.

Tuesday’s meeting is part of ongoing consultations and alliance talks within the APC as party leaders continue efforts to strengthen their structure in Kano State ahead of future political contests.

The latest development also followed the recent withdrawal of another APC senatorial aspirant, Dr Mahmoud Baba Bichi, from the Kano North race after reports of intervention by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf in support of party unity.