Reported by: Ijeoma G | Edited by: Oravbiere Osayomore Promise.
Abuja and Kano, Nigeria — Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna, a prominent political figure from Kano State and senior member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has resigned from his position as Chairman of the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN) Board, signaling his imminent move to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The development marks a significant political realignment ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Gawuna, who previously served as Deputy Governor of Kano State, submitted his resignation with immediate effect, complying with provisions of the Electoral Act that require political appointees with electoral ambitions to step down from government positions. In his resignation letter, he expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve and highlighted his contributions to the bank’s governance and national development.
The resignation follows his earlier exit from the APC, the party under which he contested the 2023 Kano gubernatorial election. Sources close to Gawuna indicate that his decision to join the ADC is strategic, aimed at positioning himself and his political network for future elections. The ADC has been attracting high-profile defectors seeking alternative platforms to the country’s dominant parties, the APC and the Peoples Democratic Party.
Political observers note that Gawuna’s influence in Kano State, where he retains strong grassroots support, could significantly bolster the ADC’s presence in the Northwest. Analysts suggest his move may encourage other politicians and supporters dissatisfied with the APC’s leadership to consider joining the ADC, potentially reshaping regional political dynamics.
The African Democratic Congress has been actively expanding its network across states, forming alliances, and welcoming new members ahead of the 2027 electoral cycle. Gawuna’s anticipated defection, alongside figures like former Kano governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, who is also expected to join the ADC after leaving the New Nigeria Peoples Party, signals a consolidation of opposition figures under a single platform.
This realignment is seen as part of a broader strategy by opposition leaders to challenge the dominance of the APC and PDP. By attracting prominent northern politicians, the ADC aims to strengthen its appeal and operational capacity for elections. The move also highlights a trend of political appointees relinquishing government roles to pursue elected office in compliance with electoral regulations.
Both the APC and ADC are expected to respond to Gawuna’s decision in the coming days. The APC will likely seek to maintain its political base in Kano and other northern states, while the ADC may use Gawuna’s profile to enhance its credibility and visibility nationally. Political analysts continue to monitor the situation closely, noting that such high-profile defections could influence voter alignments and party dynamics ahead of the next general elections.
Gawuna’s formal announcement and registration with the ADC are still pending, but the implications of his resignation have already reverberated through Nigeria’s political landscape, underscoring a period of intense strategic maneuvering as parties prepare for the 2027 elections.
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