The Arewa APC Forum (Kano State chapter) officially withdrawing its support on April 17, 2026, highlights a deepening fracture in what has historically been a critical stronghold for the ruling party.
The group’s statement, signed by Chairman Sallah Hakilu Kibiya, was notably blunt. By explicitly citing nepotism, incompetence, and the current economic direction, they aren’t just critiquing policy they’re challenging the administration’s fundamental leadership style.
The forum emphasized that it could no longer “in good conscience” support the current path, suggesting that remaining aligned with the administration would violate their values regarding national unity and institutional integrity.
Kano is often seen as a political bellwether for Northern Nigeria. A rift like this within the APC’s own support structures suggests that the “northern power base” is no longer a monolith for the President.
Beyond just a withdrawal of support, the forum urged its members to align with this new stance in “future political engagements,” which sounds like a clear signal that they are looking for or already talking to alternative candidates.
It’s a bold move, especially given that other factions of the party have recently been pushing for continuity. It seems we’re entering a period of intense political realignment where “loyalty” is being weighed heavily against “performance” and “regional interests.”
