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Kano will vote Tinubu in 2027, Governor Yusuf assures

Vanguard's headline. Reported by Vanguard, Daily Trust.

In this story: Bola Ahmed Tinubu, All Progressives Congress

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What Vanguard reported

Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has assured President Bola Tinubu of the support of the people of Kano State in the 2027 general election.

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  1. Vanguard Nigeria Kano will vote Tinubu in 2027, Governor Yusuf assures Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has assured President Bola Tinubu of the support of the people of Kano State in the 2027 general election. 21 Oct · Tier 3
  2. Daily Trust Nigeria 2027: Kano must give Tinubu highest votes – Gov Yusuf Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has urged members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential and Gubernatorial Campaign Council to work towards ensuring that Kano delivers the highest number of votes for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 general elections. Yusuf made the call 23 Oct · Tier 3

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