The newly appointed Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, Yusuf Abdullahi Ata, has vowed to focus his efforts on returning Kano State to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 elections, a mission he sees as central to his political appointment. In his first official visit to Kano since joining the Federal Executive Council, Ata emphasized his determination to bring APC back to power in the state, especially targeting Kano Central, his political base.
“My appointment is fundamentally political,” Ata explained to journalists. "APC lost Kano, but our mission now is to recapture it. I come from Kano Central, where we need to concentrate our efforts. Even as I serve as a minister, I’ll be deeply involved here in Kano. I'll work every week to ensure APC reestablishes its control by 2027."
Despite his housing and urban development portfolio, Ata clarified that his focus on local political efforts will remain strong. He expressed deep gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for entrusting him with this role, underscoring that his appointment is a responsibility to Kano's people and Nigeria at large.
“I'm giving my assurance to the President and to our people,” Ata added confidently. “By 2027, Kano will return to APC.”
Ata’s words resonate with Kano’s political landscape as he aims to rally APC supporters and address the challenges that led to the party's loss of the state.
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