2027: Kano gov, lawmaker target one million non-indigene votes for Tinubu
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Sun, 1 Nov 2026, 08:47
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Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has said his administration and political allies are targeting one million votes from Yoruba and other non-indigenous communities in the state for President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress ahead of the 2027 general elections. Yusuf made the declaration on Saturday during an empowerment programme organised by a member of the House of Representatives, Leke Joseph Abejide, who represents Yagba Federal Constituency of Kogi State, where he announced a N500m interest-free loan scheme for women and widows residing in Kano.
Context & Background
✦“We are targeting no fewer than one million votes from Yoruba and other non-indigene communities across the 44 local government areas of Kano for President Tinubu and Governor Yusuf in 2027.
Key Figures & Named Entities
2027:Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has said his administration and political allies are targeting one million votes from Yoruba and other non-indigenous communities in the state for President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress ahead of the 2027 general elections.Saturday:Yusuf made the declaration on Saturday during an empowerment programme organised by a member of the House of Representatives, Leke Joseph Abejide, who represents Yagba Federal Constituency of Kogi State, where he announced a N500m interest-free loan scheme for women and widows residing in Kano.2027:He declared his support for Tinubu, Yusuf and other APC candidates in the 2027 elections, urging the beneficiaries to reciprocate through their votes.
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Key Takeaways
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✦Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has said his administration and political allies are targeting one million votes from Yoruba and other non-indigenous communities in the state for President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress ahead of the 2027 general elections.
✦Yusuf made the declaration on Saturday during an empowerment programme organised by a member of the House of Representatives, Leke Joseph Abejide, who represents Yagba Federal Constituency of Kogi State, where he announced a N500m interest-free loan scheme for women and widows residing in Kano.
✦“We are targeting no fewer than one million votes from Yoruba and other non-indigene communities across the 44 local government areas of Kano for President Tinubu and Governor Yusuf in 2027.
Key Facts:2027: Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has said his administration and political allies are targeting one million votes from Yoruba and other non-indigenous communities in the state for President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress ahead of the 2027 general elections.Saturday: Yusuf made the declaration on Saturday during an empowerment programme organised by a member of the House of Representatives, Leke Joseph Abejide, who represents Yagba Federal Constituency of Kogi State, where he announced a N500m interest-free loan scheme for women and widows residing in Kano.2027: He declared his support for Tinubu, Yusuf and other APC candidates in the 2027 elections, urging the beneficiaries to reciprocate through their votes.2023: Expressing concern that Tinubu secured just over 500,000 votes in Kano in 2023, Abejide said the result had challenged him to mobilise the large Yoruba and non-indigene population more effectively.
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Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf and a lawmaker are targeting one million votes from non-indigenous communities in the state for President Bola Tinubu in 202
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What is the latest development regarding Kogi State?
Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has said his administration and political allies are targeting one million votes from Yoruba and other non-indigenous communities in the state for President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Who are the key organizations or public figures mentioned?
Yusuf made the declaration on Saturday during an empowerment programme organised by a member of the House of Representatives, Leke Joseph Abejide, who represents Yagba Federal Constituency of Kogi State, where he announced a N500m interest-free loan scheme for women and widows residing in Kano.
What timeline or key figures were confirmed?
Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has said his administration and political allies are targeting one million votes from Yoruba and other non-indigenous communities in the state for President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress ahead of the 2027 general elections.
