Kaduna South: Federal Lawmaker Moves to Join APC as Popular Politician Joins 2027 Race

• Yusuf Ali, popularly known as Raba Gardama, has declared his intention to contest the Kaduna South federal constituency seat under the APC in the 2027 elections
• However, his ambition could cause some political intrigues as the incumbent, Hussaini Kero, may defect to the APC
• According to political analysts, the unfolding drama in Kaduna South could significantly shape party alignments ahead of the 2027 elections

Kaduna - Yusuf Ali, popularly known as Raba Gardama, has declared interest in contesting the Kaduna South federal constituency seat under the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Ali’s ambition, however, may face a twist, as there are strong indications that Hussaini Kero, the incumbent lawmaker representing the constituency, is planning to defect to the APC.

2027: Kero's moves create ripples

Multiple sources within the ruling party said Kero’s possible entry into the APC is already creating ripples in local political circles.

“If Kero joins the APC, Yusuf Ali is likely to move to the PDP,” a party insider said.

Ali is believed to have close ties with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leadership in the state, especially with the party chairman.

The Kaduna South PDP chairman once served as Yusuf Ali’s campaign secretary, a connection that political observers say gives him leverage should he cross over.

Analysts say the next few weeks will be decisive, as the political manoeuvring may shape party alignments ahead of the elections.

“Yusuf Ali is watching Kero’s body language closely,” another source familiar with the situation said.

“If the defection happens, he won’t hesitate to jump ship. He has the grassroots on both sides,” he added.

Kaduna South is expected to be a fierce battleground in the upcoming 2027 polls, with both the APC and PDP preparing for what insiders describe as a “make-or-break contest.”

12 senators, House of Reps members to join APC

In another report, mass defection hit the camp of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Akwa Ibom state following the defection of Governor Umo Eno to the All Progressives Congress (APC). No fewer than 10 PDP federal lawmakers from Akwa Ibom state and the Young Peoples Party (YPP) have agreed to join Governor Eno in the APC.

They joined the planned defections of Senator Neda Imasuen from the Labour Party in Edo state and Senator Ahmed Wadada from Nasarawa state to the ruling APC.

The APC National Vice Chairman (South-East), Dr Ijeoma Arodiogbu, confirmed the planned defection of the federal lawmakers.

Source: Legit.ng