Tinubu Holds Private Meeting With Kano Governor Amid Defection Rumors
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is currently in a private meeting with Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf at the State House in Abuja. Governor Yusuf arrived shortly after 4 pm and was escorted to the President’s office by Chief of Staff Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila. The meeting comes amid speculation that the NNPP governor may be considering a defection to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), though the exact reason for the discussion remains undisclosed. NNPP national leader Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso had previously dismissed claims that he approved or endorsed any move by Governor Yusuf to switch parties. Unconfirmed reports suggest that a planned defection may have stalled over disagreements concerning an automatic second-term ticket. Observers note that the meeting with President Tinubu could be connected to these developments. Further details are expected to emerge later.