The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has stepped up efforts to recruit former Kano State governorship candidate, Nasiru Gawuna, ahead of the 2027 general elections, offering him its governorship ticket and pledging strong campaign support.
Sources familiar with the development disclosed that senior party leaders have been holding consultations with Gawuna’s political associates in an attempt to persuade the former deputy governor to contest under the ADC platform.
According to the sources, the party has proposed several political incentives, including opportunities for Gawuna’s loyalists to secure nominations for State House of Assembly and House of Representatives seats.
The ADC is also said to have assured the former APC governorship candidate of substantial financial backing should he agree to lead the party’s campaign in Kano.
Prominent political figures reportedly involved in the negotiations include former Sokoto State Governor Aminu Tambuwal and former Ambassador Faruk Yabo, who are believed to be championing the move.
Although Gawuna has consistently expressed loyalty to the Kwankwasiyya movement, insiders say the ADC’s overtures have sparked fresh discussions within his political camp.
Sources further revealed that the party has yet to announce the winner of its Kano governorship primary between Ibrahim Khalil and Ibrahim Little, a delay allegedly linked to ongoing talks with Gawuna.
Gawuna, who served as Kano State deputy governor and contested the 2023 governorship election under the APC, remains a significant political force with considerable grassroots influence across the state.
Political analysts believe that if Gawuna eventually joins the ADC and secures its ticket, his candidacy could reshape the political landscape of Kano and intensify competition ahead of the 2027 governorship election. Neither Gawuna nor ADC officials had publicly responded to the reports at the time of filing this report.
