FROM SANI MU’ AZU GARU, KANO
The newly appointed Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, Yusuf Abdullahi, has boasted that he has the capacity to sack the ruling New Nigeria’ People’s Party (NNPP) and deliver Kano State to the opposition All Progressives Congress, (APC), in 2027.
Abdullahi, who was sworn in last week by president Bola Tinubu stated this while briefing newsmen shortly after arriving in Kano on Sunday,
The former speaker of Kano state House of Assembly, whose appointed has sent shivers to the ruling NNPP stakeholders, especially in the Kano Central Senatorial district, pledged his dedication to advancing President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
He expressed his commitment to key into the renewed hope housing programme of Tinubu, commending the president for his appointment.
Abdullahi also promised to ensure that APC recaptures Kano State in the 2027 General Elections.
“This appointment is for the citizens of Kano State and Nigeria,.
“I assure the President that, God willing, Kano State will return to be an APC stronghold in 2027.
“My appointment is primarily due to the political significance of Kano Central, a region with a substantial voter base.
“I will continue to be present in my ward and constituency to strengthen our political base,” he explained.
The minister highlighted the importance of completing the ongoing projects under his ministry, particularly those related to the Renewed Hope Agenda.
He also expressed confidence in his ability to deliver on these commitments, drawing on his experience as a former Speaker and Majority Leader of the State House of Assembly.