Jul 20, 2026

APC Chairman Woos Senator Gaya Back to Party Fold

By Afolabi Olaiya Idowu in politics

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Kano State, July 20, 2026 - In a notable political overture that could reshape alliances in Kano State, the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman, Professor Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, paid a courtesy visit to Senator Kabiru Gaya, one of the APC’s founding fathers who recently defected to the New Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC).

The meeting, described as warm and constructive, centered on promoting unity, dialogue, and peaceful coexistence in Kano State.

In a statement following the engagement, Prof. Yilwatda emphasized that democracy thrives not through division but through collective commitment to the people’s interests above partisan differences.

Senator Kabiru Gaya’s possible return to the APC fold carries symbolic and strategic weight. As a key architect of the party’s formation, his re-entry could bolster the APC’s grassroots strength in Kano—a politically influential state—and signal reconciliation efforts amid broader opposition realignments.

Observers view the visit as a deliberate step toward healing rifts and consolidating progressive forces ahead of upcoming electoral cycles.

This development comes at a time of fluid political movements across Nigeria, with defections, mergers, and realignments defining the landscape.

For many citizens, such maneuvers raise hopes for more stable governance focused on development rather than endless rivalry.

Behind the headlines are real people and communities. Senator Gaya’s career has spanned decades of public service, and Prof. Yilwatda’s outreach reflects a leadership style prioritizing dialogue.

In a polarized environment, moments of cross-aisle engagement offer a refreshing reminder that politics can also be about bridge-building and shared responsibility for Nigeria’s progress.

As details of any formal return remain under discussion, this courtesy visit underscores an important truth: in democracy, unity and people-centered leadership often prove more enduring than temporary divisions.