All Progressives Congress National Chairman Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda met with Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II in Kano to discuss national unity and advocate for issue-based political engagements. The meeting is part of the party’s efforts to engage traditional institutions and promote dialogue ahead of the 2027 elections.
The meeting with the Emir is a significant move by the APC to court the support of traditional leaders. The Emir is a respected figure in the North, and his endorsement could be valuable for the party. The discussion on issue-based political engagements is a recognition that the 2027 elections should be about policies rather than personalities.
This echoes the 2022 meetings between political leaders and traditional rulers, which also sought to build alliances. The mechanism then was different, but the result was the same: a focus on engaging traditional institutions.
The winners: the APC, which has engaged a key traditional leader; and the Emir, who has been given a platform to advocate for unity. The losers: the opposition parties, which may lose influence in the North; and the Nigerian public, who must hope that the engagement leads to better governance.
Bottom Line: The APC chairman has met with the Emir of Kano. National unity is on the agenda. The question is whether the meeting will translate into political support.