60/40 Power-sharing Formula Triggers Internal Friction in Kano APC

By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa

The APC has adopted a 60/40 power-sharing formula in Kano following Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s defection. 

The deal grants 60% of party positions to the Governor’s “new” Kwankwasiyya bloc, leaving 40% for the existing “old” APC members to ensure inclusiveness.

The arrangement has unsettled veteran members who feel marginalized, while newcomers face the challenge of integrating into a formerly rival hierarchy. National Chairman Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda described the move as a necessary sacrifice to unify the party ahead of future elections.

Key figures like Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje and Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin have backed the deal to align with President Tinubu’s “Renewed Hope” agenda. Their support is a symbolic effort to end internal friction and create a formidable political front in the state.

Despite top-level agreements, analysts warn that the formula’s success depends on its implementation at local government and ward levels. Mismanagement of these grassroots positions could trigger further instability and test the loyalty of party supporters.

Governor Yusuf pledged to work with all stakeholders to keep Kano an APC stronghold, viewing the merger as a path to state prosperity. He emphasized that the cooperation of all factions is vital for the state’s political and economic development.

The announcement was bolstered by a joint N8 billion donation from the Federal Government and the APC to victims of the Kano Singer Market fire. This humanitarian gesture is seen as a strategic move to secure public favor for the newly restructured party.