Gov. Abba Yusuf of Kano State has described the outcome of the Dawakin Kudu/Warawa Federal Constituency by-election as a test for the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Yusuf in a statement by his spokesperson, Sunusi Dawakin-Tofa, said the turnout and peaceful conduct of the election showed that people remain behind the APC and its programmes.
He said the election was conducted in a free, fair and credible manner that reflected the choice of the electorate.
Yusuf commended the Independent National Electoral Commission for the conduct of the exercise and applauded security agencies for ensuring a peaceful atmosphere.
He congratulated the APC candidate on the victory and urged him to remain committed to effective representation.
The governor said the result showed the APC remained a dominant force in Kano State and was positioned for future elections.
He criticized the New Democratic Congress (NDC) for not fielding a candidate, saying the party lacked grassroots structure.
Yusuf said the by-election exposed the weakness of opposition elements in the state and reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to delivering people-oriented projects across Kano.
He congratulated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and APC National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda on the party’s success in recent by-elections nationwide.( NAN)
