The newly appointed Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, Yusuf Abdullahi Ata, has promised to ensure the All Progressives Congress (APC) retains its hold on Kano State in the 2027 general elections.

At his home coming after been sworn by President Bola Tinubu on Saturday, in Kano, Ata expressed gratitude over his appointment and reaffirmed his commitment to the party.

“This appointment is for the citizens of Kano State and Nigeria,” he said. “I assure the President that, God willing, Kano State will return to be an APC stronghold in 2027.”

He emphasized that his appointment was primarily due to the political significance of Kano Central, a region with a substantial voter base.

 “I will continue to be present in my ward and constituency to strengthen our political base,” he added.

Ata outlined his plans to work tirelessly to ensure the APC’s victory in Kano State.

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He highlighted the importance of completing ongoing projects under his ministry, particularly those related to the President’s Renewed Hope agenda.

He also expressed confidence in his ability to deliver on these commitments, drawing on his experience as a former Speaker and Majority Leader of the Kano State House of Assembly.

“Kano Central has the highest vote. It has 65% of the registered voters and has no any major appointment. But just now, the president has appointed me, and going by what they said, I have been in the House of Assembly since 1999. I was a speaker, majority leader, and special advisor to the governor. So we have all the confidence to win Kano State.”