Supporters and youth leaders from Kano South have reaffirmed their full backing for Senator Sulaiman Abdulrahman Kawu Sumaila over his recent political alignment with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing the move as being in the best interest of the region.
Speaking at a solidarity gathering in Sumaila town, Dr. Umar Ahmad Aliyu, a close ally and scholar under the Kawu Sumaila Foundation, described the event as a reaffirmation of loyalty to the senator’s leadership and endorsement of any political decisions he makes in support of the president.
“This gathering is to affirm and solidify our support and reaffirm any decision taken by our senator in support of His Excellency, the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria,” Dr. Aliyu said. “Kawu Sumaila is the pillar of Kano South politics. His backing guarantees victory for any political cause.”
Dr. Aliyu noted that Kawu Sumaila’s return to the APC, where he was a founding member before his temporary defection to the NNPP in 2023, has further strengthened the ruling party’s hold on Kano, particularly in the South.
“With the president’s infrastructural strides—such as the special education centre in Karaye, paramedical centres in Rano, and over ₦90 billion for agricultural revitalization—Kano South is witnessing meaningful development under his watch,” he said.
He also congratulated President Tinubu for securing what he termed a “renewed foothold” in the North-West through the strategic support of leaders like Kawu Sumaila, who has remained instrumental in grassroots mobilization.
“We’re calling for more federal support in terms of human capital investment in our zone. The president should know that Kano South is behind him 100 percent,” Dr. Aliyu said.
Also speaking at the event, Comrade Umar Ali, Special Assistant on Student Affairs to Senator Sumaila, said the senator’s latest political decision reflects the collective will of Kano South’s youth and constituents.
“This decision is not about personal ambition. It reflects the collective aspirations of Kano South residents,” Comrade Umar said.
He highlighted landmark federal projects in the zone, including the Federal Executive Council’s recent approval of ₦124 billion for the rehabilitation of the Wudil-Gaya Road, which he noted had previously recorded hundreds of fatalities due to its poor condition.
“In a single year, we lost over 270 lives on that road. But now, thanks to the federal intervention, work is ongoing, and our people are hopeful again,” he said.
He also pointed to the ₦95 billion earmarked by the federal government for the rehabilitation of three major dams in Kano South, which he said would help create job opportunities and reduce rural-to-urban migration.
Comrade Umar assured the APC and President Tinubu of continued support from the youth, many of whom he said were already mobilizing across communities, schools, and local government areas.
“We thank the APC National Chairman, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, and the Kano State Chairman, Abdullahi Abbas, for standing by us. Our decision is for the people’s interest, not personal gains,” he added.
The gathering drew hundreds of supporters, including youth leaders, political stakeholders, and community representatives from across the senatorial district, signaling growing consolidation in Kano South ahead of 2027.
