2027: Barau Urges Kano North to Unite Behind Tinubu, Abba, APC

Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, has called on the people of Kano North Senatorial District to remain united and steadfast in their support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, and the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 elections.

Barau made the call on Wednesday when he received two delegations from Dambatta Local Government Area of Kano North Senatorial District at his office at the National Assembly, Abuja.
The first delegation, led by Hon. Hafiz Sani Maidaji, a former three-term member of the Kano State House of Assembly and former APC primary contender for Dambatta/Makoda Federal Constituency, comprised representatives from all 21 wards of Dambatta LGA.
In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ismail Mudashir, Barau commended Maidaji for demonstrating political maturity following the outcome of the primary election.
Maidaji had initially challenged the outcome in court but later accepted Barau’s appeal to withdraw the case and recommitted himself to working within the APC for the advancement of the senatorial district.
Barau described the decision as a demonstration of maturity and unity, saying Maidaji’s withdrawal of the case had strengthened collective efforts in Dambatta/Makoda and reaffirmed their shared commitment to progress.
The second delegation, led by Barau’s Senior Legislative Aide in Dambatta, Alhaji Abdullahi Dan Bayero, visited to appreciate the Deputy President of the Senate for various projects, empowerment initiatives and other interventions being implemented across Kano North Senatorial District.
Barau assured the people of Dambatta and Kano North that his commitment to their development remained unwavering.
He said he would continue to support programmes in empowerment, education, agriculture, infrastructure and other areas aimed at improving the livelihoods of his constituents.
“Our objective is to ensure that every household in Kano North has something meaningful to do and that our people become economically independent,” he said.
Barau, who also serves as the First Deputy Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament, said ongoing empowerment initiatives include the provision of N100,000 monthly startup capital to 1,300 petty traders, artisans and other beneficiaries.
He added that the initiatives also include the distribution of fertilisers, water pumps, grinding machines, sewing machines, motorcycles, refrigerators and other support items.
The Deputy President of the Senate urged the people of Kano North to sustain the spirit of unity and collective responsibility, stressing that political differences should not be allowed to undermine the development of the senatorial district.
He appealed to the people to remain united and continue supporting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, himself as their Senator, and all APC candidates contesting the 2027 elections.
“With unity, loyalty, and collective commitment, we can achieve a more prosperous Kano North and a stronger Nigeria,” he said.