Nigeria — All Progressives Congress & Abdullahi Umar Ganduje

Nigeria — All Progressives Congress: The Nigeria — All Progressives Congress benefits from the appointment of Murtala Sule Garo, who was previously its deputy governorship candidate, as it solidifies unity within the party in Nigeria — Kano State.

Abdullahi Umar Ganduje: Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, former Nigeria — Kano State governor and immediate past Nigeria — All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman, is a close associate of Murtala Sule Garo, and his political camp strongly recommended Garo's nomination.

Abdullahi Umar Ganduje: Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, former National Chairman of the Nigeria — All Progressives Congress and former Governor of Nigeria — Kano State, returned to Nigeria from United Arab Emirates — Dubai to lead consultations regarding political developments in Nigeria — Kano State, including the potential defection of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf to the Nigeria — All Progressives Congress.

Abdullahi Umar Ganduje: Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, former National Chairman of the Nigeria — All Progressives Congress, was present to receive Abba Kabir Yusuf into the party, signifying the importance of the defection.