Kano: Blame Barau for Gawuna’s exit from APC – Idris

Politics Kano: Blame Barau for Gawuna’s exit from APC – Idris Published on April 9, 2026 By Ogaga Ariemu googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1500386953281-8'); }); A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Hafiz Idris, has accused Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibrin of being responsible for the defection of Yusuf Gawuna to the African Democratic Congress. Idris disclosed this in a statement on Thursday. He alleged that Barau frustrated Gawuna’s chances of securing a strategic political appointment after his defeat in the 2023 gubernatorial election to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of the New Nigeria People’s Party, NNPP. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1524595905268-5'); }); According to him, the development ultimately led to Gawuna’s decision to leave the APC for the ADC. He further accused the Deputy Senate President of plotting to block the nomination of Gawuna’s former running mate, Murtala Garo, as the next Deputy Governor of Kano State following the resignation of Aminu Abdulsalam. Idris claimed that Barau is “deeply uncomfortable” with Garo’s possible emergence and is actively working behind the scenes to prevent his nomination, allegedly favoring an alternative candidate based on political considerations, including regional balance and influence. Recall that Yusuf dumped NNPP for the ruling party. Thereafter, his deputy, Abdulsalam, resigned. Don't Miss PDP crisis caused by govs, not external forces – Abba Moro You may like APC Nigeria’s only tested vehicle for stability, progress – Yilwatda Bala Mohammed meets Bauchi APC Reps amid defection moves [VIDEO] APC Bauchi caucus sets up committee over Bala Mohammed defection tensions APC not architect of ADC leadership crisis – Tinubu’s aide, Dare 2027: Intense political maneuvering as Niger APC scraps guber zoning ADC crisis: APC does not want viable opposition – Kola Ologbondiya

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