Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf and his predecessor, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, met face-to-face for the first time since the 2023 election at the Malam Aminu Kano International Airport in Kano. The meeting, which was coincidental, saw the duo exchanging pleasantries in a friendly atmosphere ¹ ² ³.
Ganduje, who is the Chairman of the Board of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, was inspecting the airport facilities when he crossed paths with Governor Yusuf, who was en route to Abuja. The meeting marks a significant moment in Kano's tense political atmosphere, with observers describing it as a positive signal that could help reduce political tension and foster dialogue between the two camps ⁴ ⁵.
The meeting comes after a prolonged legal battle that saw the Supreme Court uphold Yusuf's victory, ending a heated political rivalry. Analysts say the encounter could signal the beginning of a cautious reconciliation between the ruling New Nigeria People's Party (NNPP) and the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano ⁶.
