Power Game in APC: Ganduje, Barau, Bichi in Secret Meeting as Kwankwaso’s Alleged Defection Sparks Tension

A storm is brewing within the All Progressives Congress (APC) as fresh reports suggest that former Kano State Governor and leader of the Kwankwasiyya movement, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, may be plotting a dramatic return to the ruling party.

In a development that could reshape Nigeria’s political landscape ahead of the 2027 elections, APC heavyweights, including former National Chairman Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, Deputy Senate President Senator Barau Jibrin, and Hon. Abdulmumin Jibrin Bichi, convened a high-stakes closed-door meeting in Abuja on Wednesday.

The parley, according to insiders, was fueled by Kwankwaso’s alleged letter to the APC leadership, signalling his intention to rejoin the fold. Sources reveal that discussions were heated as party chieftains weighed the prospects and potential risks of embracing the former Defence Minister, who has remained a towering figure in Kano and northern politics.

Kwankwaso’s possible defection is seen as both a blessing and a dilemma for the APC. While his entry could consolidate the party’s stronghold in the North, it also threatens to reignite old rivalries, particularly with Ganduje, his long-time political adversary.

“The stakes are very high. Everyone understands that Kwankwaso carries enormous political weight, and bringing him into the APC could either fortify the party or destabilize it, depending on how the reconciliation is managed,” a source familiar with the meeting disclosed.

As speculations intensify, observers believe that Kwankwaso’s return, if it materializes, could redraw battle lines, unsettle existing alliances, and set the stage for a fierce contest in 2027.

Though official details of the Abuja meeting remain under wraps, the APC leadership is said to be considering multiple options to expand its influence while managing the potential fallout of such a high-profile defection.

More revelations are expected in the coming days as the ruling party weighs its next moves in a high-stakes political chess game.