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Kano APC shuns Gov Yusuf’s reconciliation moves, says party was robbed its 2023 election victory
The Kano State chapter of the All Progressive Congress (APC), refused any move of reconciliation with Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), insisting that the Supreme Court must be allowed to give its verdict.
This was contained in a Statement made available to jpurnalists by the Kano state APC Chairman, Prince Abdullahi Abbas.
Prince Abbas described as untrue and frivolous, rumours that APC entered a deal with Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of NNPP, to surrender its arguments at the Supreme Court, paving way for Governor Yusuf’s victory and subsequent defection to APC.
The party also described as fake news, rumours that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has agreed to intervene in the Supreme Court judgement so as to ensure declaration of Governor Yusuf as the authentic Governor of Kano State by the Apex Court.
Prince Abbas said APC and President Tinubu have no powers to negotiate the outcome of Supreme Court judgement or any court for that matter.
According to the Statement, President Tinubu did not hold meeting or intervene in the matter in favour of the NNPP candidate to remain as Governor and subsequently decamp to the APC.
The Statement also dismissed speculations and rumours of agreement and reconciliation between the NNPP and the APC.
The Statement reads: “The rumours had it that the NNPP has reached out to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to intervene in the matter in favour of the NNPP candidate to remain as governor and subsequently decamp to the APC.
” There is no where such meeting was held with either Mr President or any leader of the party.
“President Bola Tinubu is a democrat and strongly believes in the rule of law and the right thing to be done and therefore will not be part of any arrangement or reconciliation to subvert justice and support people who have stolen votes or breach the electoral act to emerge as leaders.”
Prince Abbas further stated that, “APC as a party is not aware of such arrangement and would instead intensify all efforts to pursue its case at the Supreme Court to a logical conclusion.”
He expressed optimism that his party would emerge victorious at the Supreme Court, “especially from the concrete and convincing evidence presented at both the Tribunal and the Appeal Court which ultimately lead to our party’s success.”
Prince Abbas also dismissed fears that crisis may broke out Kano after the Supreme Court judgment, insisting that there was no tension in Kano.
According to him, “the people are happy with the recent developments emanating from the judgement of both Tribunal and Appeal Court and therefore anxiously waiting for the Apex Court to endorse the two concurrent rulings.
“Kano is very peaceful and the people are conducting their normal business despite all efforts by the NNPP to provoke and incite youth to create unnecessary political crisis in the state.”
Prince Abbas assured that the APC will ensure harmonious and peaceful relationship with ethic nationalities in the state, “no matter the provocation by the NNPP.”
He, however,, appealed to APC members and supporters to, “ignore propaganda, provocation and remain calm because Kano would always remain peaceful.”
15 members of the Rivers State House of Assembly, led by Speaker Martin Amaewhule, have left the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, for the All Progressives Congress, APC.
Amaewhule disclosed the lawmakers’ decision during Friday’s plenary, attributing their defection to what he called a “clear division” within the PDP.
“Distinguished colleagues, very happily, let me announce that your Speaker has decided, and has indeed written to my ward chairman of my decision, to leave the PDP. APC is my new party,” Amaewhule said.
Amaewhule’s Deputy, Dumle Maol, is one of the 16 lawmakers that joined APC as well.
All the lawmakers, who have jumped ship, are core loyalists of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Chief Nyesom Wike.
The Central Bank of Nigeria,has rolled out a new framework ito expedite handling of fraud accusations and refund victims.
Customers must report suspected fraudulent transactions within 72 hours under this draft guideline, and financial institutions have 16 working days to look into the matter and repay money.
The action comes in the wake of a dramatic increase in banking sector fraud.
According to data from the Financial Institutions Training Center, losses in the first quarter of 2025 increased to ₦3.29 billion, a startling 603 percent increase over the previous year. In the same time frame, reported cases also increased to 12,347.
The November 26, 2025, proposed regulations seek to improve bank accountability, expedite reimbursements, and boost prevention.
Director of the Financial Policy and Regulation Department Rita Sike signed the circular, which describes stricter regulations intended to prevent fraud before it occurs.
The apex bank’s ongoing fight against financial fraud has advanced with the adoption of this guidance. To enhance cooperation between operators, it established the Nigeria Electronic Fraud Forum in 2011.
It directed banks to establish specialized fraud bureaus four years later. By requiring BVN or NIN for account opening, it reinforced Know Your Customer checks in 2023.
Operatives of the Department of State Service have arrested a medical doctor treating wounded kidnappers inside the forest in different parts of Kwara State.
The suspect, whose name could not be ascertained at press time, was also involved in supplying drugs to kidnapping gangs operating in Kwara.
The DSS intercepted the medical doctor in the Jebba area after intelligence reports revealed that some couriers had been moving medical supplies from Sokoto to treat wounded bandits hiding in forests across the state.
A security official said many of the criminal groups have sustained gunshot injuries in recent encounters with forces.
The source said, “So, we are advising improved security measures in health facilities in thickly forested areas which the kidnappers may target.”
Confirming the development, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Kwara State, Rafiu Ajakaye, said the arrest was another significant breakthrough in ongoing efforts to combat banditry.
Ajakaye noted that the state government will continue to strengthen collaboration with security agencies to shut down all channels aiding kidnapping activities.
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