(DDM) – Abdul’aziz Ganduje, son of former Kano State governor and APC national leader Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has visited Senator Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso at his residence.
DDM Diaspora Digital Media gathered that the meeting, confirmed by Kwankwaso’s media aide Saifullahi Hassan on Facebook, has stirred intense speculation in Kano’s political circles.
The visit comes at a delicate time, following Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC), where Ganduje wields considerable influence nationally.
Sources say Abdul’aziz’s trip was intended as a gesture of respect and a signal of continued loyalty to Kwankwaso, the former governor and current NNPP leader.
Although no official statement has been released regarding the contents of the discussion, political analysts suggest it could influence alliances ahead of upcoming elections.
Kano politics has grown increasingly volatile in recent days, with Kwankwaso publicly expressing disappointment over Yusuf’s departure from the party that elevated him to power.
The former governor questioned why Abba Kabir Yusuf would abandon the platform that gave him the governorship ticket, especially after a hard-fought struggle to reclaim power from Ganduje’s political camp in the previous election.
Kwankwaso has described the overturning of that victory as deeply unjust, noting that the governorship was ultimately returned to Ganduje’s camp despite significant sacrifices by his supporters.
Political commentators argue that Abdul’aziz’s visit may be a strategic attempt to mend fences or signal behind-the-scenes negotiations in Kano’s increasingly fractious political environment.
Some observers note that the timing aligns with rising tensions within the APC and NNPP, highlighting the potential for shifting loyalties and new power dynamics.
The meeting has also sparked debates on social media, with citizens questioning whether it reflects personal respect, political calculation, or both.
Analysts caution that the interaction could foreshadow new alliances, possibly impacting voter sentiment and party cohesion ahead of the 2027 elections.
Kwankwaso’s NNPP continues to monitor the political landscape closely, while APC leaders, including Ganduje, are expected to leverage such engagements to consolidate influence.
Observers stress that Kano, as a key political state, remains a battleground where every gesture and visit carries symbolic weight for national and local politics.
The Abdul’aziz-Kwankwaso interaction underscores how family ties and political loyalty intertwine, shaping narratives that could define the state’s political trajectory.
As the dust settles, political watchers are closely examining whether this meeting will lead to reconciliation, collaboration, or further strategic maneuvering within Kano’s political elite.
This visit is likely to remain a talking point in both APC and NNPP circles as parties prepare for critical contests in 2027.
