The Association of Former Local Government Chairmen in Kano State (ALGON Integrity Group) has strongly refuted a misleading report circulating on social media alleging that former chairmen have endorsed the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, as the preferred APC governorship candidate for 2027.
Reacting to the claim, the Chairman of the Association and former Chairman of Kumbotso Local Government, Hon. Hassan Garban Kauye Farawa, described the report as false, baseless, and entirely fabricated. He urged APC members in Kano State and across the country to disregard the misinformation completely.
Hon. Hassan Garban kauye Farawa clarified that at the exact time the alleged endorsement meeting was said to have taken place in Abuja, most of former local government chairmen were physically in Kano State, attending their routine periodic meeting.
“It is surprising and frankly laughable that anyone would claim we held a meeting in Abuja while we were clearly in Kano,”he stated.
He emphasized that the APC has a clear and respected leadership hierarchy, headed by the former Governor of Kano State, former National Chairman of the APC, and political leader of the party in Kano, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje (Khadimul Islam), along with other senior stakeholders.
He stressed that only the recognized leadership of the party has the authority to outline proper procedures and guidelines for selecting candidates.
Hon. Hassan Garban Kauye condemned attempts by individuals or groups to cause confusion within the APC, noting that such efforts are divisive, unnecessary, and ultimately counterproductive.
He urged party members to remain steadfast, united, and committed to strengthening the APC as preparations for the 2027 general elections begin.
Recalled that a similar disclaimer was recently issued by former members of the Kano State House of Assembly as well as former commissioners who served under Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje.
All of them firmly denied ever endorsing Senator Barau for the 2027 governorship race.
