After two years without executive leadership due to internal conflicts, the Kano State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has elected Alhaji Yusuf Ado Kibiya as its new chairman. Kibiya, a former commissioner for Agriculture under Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, secured a landslide victory with 3,964 votes, defeating his opponent, Nura Nuhu, who received 244 votes.
The election results were announced by Halilu Abubakar Mazagani, chair of the election committee from the PDP’s national headquarters. Barrister Abdul Fatah Muhammad administered the oath of office to Kibiya and 38 other newly elected state party officials.
In his acceptance speech, Kibiya promised transparent and inclusive leadership aimed at revitalizing the PDP in Kano. State Publicity Secretary Professor Umar Faruk Jibril highlighted the need to restructure and strengthen the party to compete against the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in future elections.
Senator Hayatou Gwarzo, a prominent PDP figure, expressed optimism that the party will reclaim power at the federal level in 2027, citing widespread dissatisfaction with the current APC government.
The new leadership is expected to steer the PDP’s efforts in the state, focusing on unity and preparation for future political challenges.
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