A senior figure in Nigeria’s ruling party has obtained governorship nomination forms on behalf of a sitting state leader, in a move that signals intensifying political manoeuvring ahead of upcoming elections.
Mohd Jamu Yusuf, a National Ex Officio of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has picked up the party’s governorship nomination forms for Abba Kabir Yusuf, the governor of Kano State.
The development comes amid growing speculation over political alignments and potential realignments in the state, a key battleground in Nigeria’s northern region.
While no official statement has been issued by the governor regarding the move, the action by the APC official is likely to fuel debate over party strategy and the evolving dynamics ahead of the next electoral cycle.
Political analysts say such gestures often point to behind-the-scenes negotiations, as parties position themselves for influence and control in one of Nigeria’s most politically significant states.
