By Yusuf Danjuma Yunusa
As the All Progressives Congress (APC) prepares for its national convention in Abuja, a viral video has drawn attention to the plight of supporters from Kano State, who were seen sleeping on the streets and on the floor of the National Mosque.
The convention, scheduled for March 27–28, 2026, is expected to draw thousands of party faithful from across the country for key political deliberations.
The footage, which circulated widely on social media on Friday, shows a group of individuals—reportedly loyal to Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf—lying on the tiled floors of the National Mosque premises, dressed in red attire and caps.
In the background, a man recording the video speaks in Hausa, lamenting the supporters’ condition and questioning why people enduring economic hardship would travel long distances to back leaders they feel are responsible for the country’s struggles.
“Look at what is happening here in Abuja. All these people are our brothers. They have been beaten, oppressed, and pushed around,” the man says.
“Today, I saw them all over Abuja, especially those from Kano. They are lying and sleeping on the streets. They said they came for the campaign of Tinubu and Abba.”
He criticized what he called a contradiction—citizens struggling with poverty yet mobilizing for political figures, including President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
“Look at their condition, as if they are not the same people who put us in this situation. If you check, there is no one among them with N100 in their account,” he continues. “Yet for just ₦1,000 or ₦2,000, you see them trekking all the way to Abuja to vote for someone who is oppressing them.”
The man also offered prayers, expressing deep concern. “May Allah help us and help Islam entirely. If you step outside, you will see them everywhere. They claim they are being taken care of, but if you see their condition yourself, you will be shocked. May Allah bring relief and help.”
The APC national convention is set to bring together delegates, leaders, and supporters from across Nigeria as the ruling party maps out its next political steps.
