Kano: Tinubu, Shettima, APC Governors To Receive Abba Yusuf Into APC On Monday

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is expected in Kano on Monday to formally receive Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf into the All Progressives Congress (APC) at a grand reception billed for the Sani Abacha Stadium, Kofar Mata.

Vice President Kashim Shettima and several APC governors are also scheduled to attend the event, which party leaders describe as a major political gathering aimed at consolidating the APC’s hold in the North-West.

The high-profile event is scheduled to hold on Monday, February 16, at the Sani Abacha Stadium in Kano and is expected to attract top political figures and party supporters from across the country.

Speaking while addressing party faithful at his office, the Kano State APC Chairman, Alhaji Abdullahi Abbas, described the reception as a historic and symbolic occasion designed to formally welcome Governor Yusuf into the party.

According to Abbas, extensive preparations are underway to ensure a smooth and successful ceremony. He announced the inauguration of several committees tasked with coordinating different aspects of the event.

He said the Venue Committee consists of 16 members responsible for logistics and stadium arrangements. A 15-member Security Committee, headed by a retired colonel of the Nigerian Army, has been mandated to maintain order and work with relevant security agencies before and during the event.

Abbas added that a 15-member Health Emergency Committee has also been constituted to oversee medical services and respond to any emergencies that may arise at the venue.

To ensure strong grassroots participation, the party has set up a 20-member Mobilisation Committee to coordinate the turnout of supporters from across the state. A 17-member Protocol Committee will handle reception and seating arrangements for senior government officials and other dignitaries expected at the ceremony.

He further disclosed that a 15-member Publicity Committee, headed by Mohammed Garba, with Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa serving as secretary, will manage media relations and public awareness activities for the event.

Abbas described the reception as a significant moment for the APC in Kano, noting that the state remains a major force in Nigeria’s political landscape and that the event will provide an opportunity for the party to showcase its values and strength.