Senate President Godswill Akpabio has declared Kano State firmly secured for the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 elections, citing the strong presence of key party figures in the state.
Speaking on Thursday during a courtesy visit to Basheer Lado, special adviser to the president on Senate matters, Akpabio expressed confidence in APC’s dominance, crediting the strategic roles played by Lado, Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin, and APC National Chairman Abdullahi Ganduje.
“Ahead of 2027, with the deputy president of the Senate, the national chairman of APC, Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, and your strategic self, Kano is already in the kitty of APC,” he said.
Akpabio also commended Lado’s performance, highlighting his effectiveness in bridging communication between the presidency and the Senate.
“Let me put on record that since Senator Lado’s assumption of office as special adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on National Assembly (Senate matters), we have not had a single leakage of private communication between the presidency and the Senate,” Akpabio said.
He emphasized the importance of confidentiality in governance, warning that leaks could compromise national security.
“We have not had a single incidence of leakage. Because in government, that’s what we call the right to know. The right to know.
“And then, of course, where government business is done on pages of newspapers and social media through leakages of information, it negatively rubs off on national security.”
The Senate president praised Lado’s efforts in strengthening executive-legislative relations, describing his leadership as transformative.
“Your performance in office generally within the last eight months is unprecedented by transforming the office itself and making the synergy between the executive and legislature more robust and rewarding for the good of all.
“You are, no doubt, a man of colour, a man of excellence, a man of style who stepped into an office and transformed it for better result delivery.”
In response, Lado acknowledged Akpabio’s leadership and unwavering support for President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
“Mr. Senate President, your presence here is not only symbolic of the harmony between the executive and the legislature; it is a testament to the power of unity, the strength of shared vision, and the boundless possibilities when leadership is anchored on service,” Lado said.
He further lauded Akpabio’s commitment to the president’s agenda.
“Your Excellency, permit me to especially commend your steadfast and visible support for our president, His Excellency Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR.
“In you, Mr. President has found not only a dependable ally but a statesman who understands the delicate art of governance and the importance of cooperation over confrontation.
“You have not merely walked alongside the president; you have championed his renewed hope agenda with conviction, defending it with clarity, articulating it with passion, and advancing it through legislative action.”
With the backing of influential party figures, Akpabio remains confident that Kano will remain a stronghold for the APC in the 2027 elections.
