Governor Yusuf of Kano State has submitted his nomination form to the National Working Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abuja as the party’s sole candidate for the 2027 governorship election in the state.

This was contained in a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Dawakin-Tofa, on Friday.

Yusuf was accompanied by former Governor Ibrahim Shekarau, Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin, Senator Kawu Sumaila, members of the House of Representatives and other dignitaries from Kano State.

Speaking with journalists shortly after submitting the form, the governor described his second-term bid as a renewed commitment to the people of Kano State.

He said his administration would expand urban renewal projects across the state, with greater attention on road construction, drainage expansion and market modernisation.

Yusuf stated that rural development would remain a major priority, pledging increased investments in feeder roads, water supply, healthcare centres and schools in rural communities.

The governor also promised stronger support for agriculture and empowerment programmes for farmers and youths, stressing that job creation and youth development would remain central to his administration.

He reaffirmed his commitment to improving education and healthcare delivery across the state, adding that unity, peace and inclusive leadership remained key pillars of his government.

Yusuf further pledged to continue working with stakeholders to advance the state’s development and strengthen alignment with the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Agenda to attract more projects to Kano State.

He thanked residents for their continued support and confidence in his leadership, assuring them of transparent governance and people-oriented development.