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Kwankwaso opens reconciliation door to estranged Kano gov

Punch Nigeria September 21, 2026 3 views
Kwankwaso opens reconciliation door to estranged Kano gov

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Former Kano Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso has publicly said he is ready to reconcile with his estranged political godson, the state’s current governor Abba Yusuf, signalling a possible thaw in their strained relationship.

Kwankwaso, who led Kano State from 2015 to 2019, remains a heavyweight in northern Nigerian politics. Yusuf, who won the governorship in 2023, is Kwankwaso’s protégé but the two have reportedly fallen out over political differences.

Kano, Nigeria’s most populous state, has long been a focal point for national politics, and any rapprochement between its leading figures could have broader implications for party dynamics and governance in the region.

The former governor’s overture, though brief, suggests a willingness to mend fences and restore a cooperative partnership that could benefit the state’s administration and its electorate.

Further details on the potential reconciliation and its impact on Kano’s political landscape have not yet emerged. For the full story, see the original report at Punch Nigeria.

<small>Source: Punch Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>

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