The Bitter Truth Before It Is Too Late: Time to Rebuild Genuine Grassroots Strength in Kano APC
As we steadily approach another election cycle, it has become both necessary and urgent to speak the truth with clarity and courage. Politics is not sustained by titles, proximity to power, or ceremonial roles — it is sustained by loyalty, sacrifice, grassroots structures, and effective mobilisation. Any system that ignores this reality does so at its own peril.
Today, it is evident that many individuals occupying government positions were not necessarily those who laboured tirelessly for the political struggle that produced this administration. This is not an attack; it is a reality check. When political structure and mobilisation strategy are poorly understood, the foundation weakens — and if not corrected, the system risks gradual decline.
During the historic welcoming of His Excellency, Abba Kabir Yusuf into the All Progressives Congress (APC), Kano’s political strength was unmistakably demonstrated. The event carried national weight with the presence of the Vice President of Nigeria, Kashim Shettima.
Also present were towering political figures whose structures and influence were reflected in the massive turnout of supporters. Among them were former Kano State Governor and former APC National Chairman, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, Kano APC Chairman Abdullahi Abbas, influential members of the House of Representatives Abba Bichi and Alhassan Ado Doguwa, as well as the two powerful senators — the Deputy President of the Senate, Barau Jibrin, and Distinguished Senator Abdulrahman Kawu Sumaila.
The gathering further reflected deep political depth with the presence of respected political strategist and Director-General, Baffa Babba Dan Agundi.
Importantly, notable federal and state political leaders also attended, including former Minister Abdullahi Tijjani Gwarzo, former Deputy Governorship Candidate Murtala Sule Garo, and the serving minister Yusuf Abdullahi Ata, whose presence further underscored the depth of political support and structure.
What truly stood out was not merely speeches or protocol — it was numbers. Numbers represent structure. Numbers represent loyalty. Numbers represent preparedness. That is the language of politics.
This leads to the unavoidable question: where were the local government chairmen, serving commissioners, and political appointees? Do they fully understand mobilisation, or are we reluctant to confront uncomfortable truths?
If we genuinely love the Governor and the project he represents, then that love must translate into action — building ward structures, empowering grassroots coordinators, strengthening polling-unit networks, and assembling a functional political machinery capable of delivering the expected sixty percent political contribution from the Governor’s side.
Let us be frank: if mobilisation around the Governor remains weak, then we must accept that the system may be harbouring inefficiencies — or worse, silent saboteurs. Silence at this stage is not loyalty; it is risk.
Your Excellency, this is a decisive moment. There is still time to recalibrate. The road ahead demands serious grassroots engineering. Political machinery must be strengthened from the wards upward. Those who understand the terrain, the communities, and the political pulse must be empowered to lead mobilisation efforts.
Those entrusted with protocol and media responsibilities should focus on their mandates, while seasoned political organisers handle structure-building. Governance thrives when roles are clear and competence drives responsibility.
Many committed supporters believe access to the Governor has been limited by gatekeeping, making it difficult for constructive political counsel to reach him. Through this piece, however, the message is clear and direct: strengthen the base now, empower genuine mobilisers, and correct structural weaknesses while there is still ample time.
The truth spoken early is not criticism — it is protection. And the bitter truth spoken today prevents regret tomorrow.
Full Article Written by Comrade Najeeb Nasir Ibrahim
2nd Day of Ramadan, 2026
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