Ganduje, Kwankwaso dispute political mentorship

Former Nigeria — All Progressives Congress national chairman Abdullahi Umar Ganduje responded to remarks by Rabiu Kwankwaso, who reportedly called Abdullahi Umar Ganduje and Nigeria — Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf his 'political boys'. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje asserted that Rabiu Kwankwaso was once his political protégé, citing his support for Rabiu Kwankwaso's early political career, including his election to the House of Representatives and subsequent emergence as Deputy Speaker. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje also recalled stepping down from the 1998 Nigeria — Kano State governorship primary to serve as Rabiu Kwankwaso's deputy for party unity. He urged politicians to avoid 'boy-master' narratives and focus on leadership quality and development, emphasizing that Abba Kabir Yusuf, despite having served under Rabiu Kwankwaso, is now the duly elected governor of Nigeria — Kano State and deserves respect. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje called for peace and unity among political actors and supporters in Nigeria — Kano State.