When Godfathers Turn Rivals: Can Governors Survive 2027?

Campaigns for the 2027 governorship elections have begun, with candidates seeking to win voters through policy promises and political alliances. In Kano and Kaduna, Governors Abba Kabir Yusuf and Uba Sani are seeking re-election after falling out with their former political godfathers, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso and Nasir El-Rufai. As the campaigns gather momentum, the key question is whether performance or political strategy will determine their chances of winning without the godfathers who helped...