Commissioner Waiya Is Not Disposable — A Dedicated Public Servant with Kano at Heart
As preparations intensify for the official reception of Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf by his supporters and the national leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC), scheduled for Monday, 16 February 2026 in Kano, a number of opinion pieces and media commentaries have begun to surface suggesting that “there are hidden agendas behind the appointments.”
Since the inauguration of the Governor’s transition and reception committees, signs of internal maneuvering have reportedly started to emerge.
Political analysts have interpreted these developments as a calculated attempt to edge out key members of the current administration—officials regarded as critical to the stability and effectiveness of the Kano State Government and to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf himself.
A closer look at the Media Committee for the Governor’s reception appears to support these concerns. Observers note that the sitting Commissioner for Information, Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, was sidelined and replaced in leading the media team—an action widely seen as the first practical step toward reshuffling the Governor’s trusted aides.
In response, several political stakeholders have urged Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf to remain vigilant against any attempt to restructure his cabinet without his direct consent. They warned that such moves could undermine cohesion within government and weaken the administration’s original mandate.
The consensus among many observers is clear: Commissioner Waiya is not expendable. He is viewed as a committed public servant whose loyalty and dedication to Kano State should be respected and protected as the Governor navigates this new political phase.
