The newly instated Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Yusuf Ata, has announced his commitment to aiding the All Progressives Congress (APC) recapture control of Kano State.
Ata made mention of this while speaking with journalists over the weekend in Kano, soon after his swearing-in as minister.
Ata, a conspicuous political figure from Kano Central, underscored that his new ministerial role is aimed at serving not only as a platform for improvement but as well as a strategic position for the APC’s political comeback in the state.
He noted that the APC, which formerly held power in Kano under former governor and current APC national chair, Abdullahi Ganduje, lost the state to the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) in the 2023 elections.
Sincerely speaking, Ata said, “APC has lost Kano State, and now it will take Kano State back. The main problem is the Kano Central, and I am from there.”
As per Ata, his appointment is established in political strategy, flagging the APC’s goal to support its presence in Kano.
He further said, “This position is not just about housing and urban development—it’s about creating a pathway for the APC to reconnect with the people of Kano and win back their trust.”
Ata indicated explicit plans aimed at resolving key issues in Kano Central, a vital region in the state’s political scene.
“We recognize the importance of Kano Central, not just for the APC but for the entire state. My mission is to ensure development that resonates with the people and, ultimately, brings them back to the APC,” he concluded.
