Yusuf Abdullahi Ata, Nigeria’s new Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, declared that his appointment is part of a mission to secure Kano State for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 elections.
Ata made the statement during his first official visit to Kano following his swearing-in, expressing gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for entrusting him with the position.
He described his appointment as primarily a political strategy to bring Kano State back under APC control, Daily Trust reported.
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“My appointment was mainly for political reason. APC has lost Kano State, and now it will take Kano State. The main problem is the Kano Central, and I am from there.”
The minister went on to emphasize his commitment to this mission, indicating that he would make frequent trips to Kano to ensure that APC’s influence in the state is strengthened before the next general election.
He said:
“Even as a minister, I will continue to sit in this Ward. We are going to work very hard to see that APC gains control of Kano State by 2027.”
Ata further expressed his appreciation to President Tinubu, stating that his appointment is for the people of Kano and Nigeria, not just a personal advancement, Vanguard reported.
