Gov Yusuf reconciles Barau Jibrin, Abubakar Kabir over APC rift in Kano

Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf has stepped in to resolve the political differences between Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin and Abubakar Kabir, Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Appropriation.

The reconciliation meeting took place in Abuja on Wednesday and lasted about two hours, with the two All Progressives Congress (APC) leaders discussing their differences and the need to work together in the party’s interest in Kano.

The disagreement between Jibrin and Kabir was reportedly linked to competition for political influence and control of party structures in the state. Their rivalry also triggered exchanges among their respective supporters.

Yusuf appealed to the two politicians and their supporters to end the dispute and focus on strengthening the APC. He said cooperation among party leaders was essential to ensuring the party’s success at different levels.

The governor also called for unity behind President Bola Tinubu, the Kano State Government and other APC candidates, stressing that disagreements were normal in politics but should not be allowed to damage the party’s stability and progress.

Yusuf specifically warned supporters of both camps against personal attacks and provocative comments that could reignite tensions.

“Henceforth, I do not expect any of your supporters to come out and abuse one another. We must put a stop to these unnecessary distractions,” Yusuf said.

Jibrin and Kabir, in separate remarks, also appealed to their supporters to avoid actions capable of worsening divisions within the APC in Kano.

Both lawmakers pledged to work towards the growth and success of the party at all levels.