By Jabiru Hassan
A new political support group, Tinubu Barau Mafitar Kano, has emerged in Kano State with a pledge to mobilise youth voters and secure increased support for the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 general elections.The group was formally unveiled in Kano on Thursday by its convener, Comrade Mustapha Umar Tallo Gwarzo, popularly known as Mustapha Coach, who said the initiative is focused on supporting the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and promoting the political ambition of Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin Maliya. Speaking at the event, Gwarzo said the Tinubu Barau Mafitar Kano group was established to strengthen grassroots mobilisation across the state and contribute meaningfully to the APC’s electoral success in 2027. He noted that the group also aims to encourage Senator Barau Jibrin to contest the Kano State governorship election.
According to him, the group has a clear vision and organisational structure designed to galvanise youths across Kano State. He said young people remain a critical voting bloc and must be actively engaged to ensure victory for the APC at both national and state levels.“ We are becoming stronger and more organised. Our goal is to mobilise youths across Kano State to ensure that the APC wins the 2027 presidential and governorship elections with a clear margin,” Gwarzo said. “That is why we formed a formidable grassroots movement capable of delivering results.”He added that the Tinubu Barau Mafitar Kano campaign group would operate from ward to state level, using coordinated mobilisation strategies to generate votes and strengthen party loyalty among young voters.
Gwarzo further explained that the group’s activities would align with the broader objectives of the APC, particularly in consolidating support for President Tinubu’s second-term bid. He described President Tinubu as a “dynamic leader” whose re-election would ensure continuity of governance and development initiatives.On Senator Barau Jibrin Maliya, Gwarzo said the group believes the Deputy Senate President has the political experience and leadership capacity to govern Kano State. He stated that the group would actively promote Barau’s candidature should he declare interest in the governorship race.
The leadership structure of the Tinubu Barau Mafitar Kano group was also announced at the event. Gwarzo was named Chairman, while Aminu Habibi Tudun Wada will serve as Secretary. Other officials include Abba Usman as Treasurer, Aminu Bala Shanono as Organising Secretary, Umar Lawan Ungogo as Public Relations Officer I, and Abba Umar as Public Relations Officer II.Gwarzo assured that the group would adopt an inclusive approach, bringing together youths from different backgrounds and communities within Kano State. He said plans were already underway to expand the group’s reach beyond Kano to other parts of the North in the near future. He concluded by reiterating the group’s commitment to peaceful political engagement, voter mobilisation, and support for the APC’s leadership at all levels, stressing that youth participation would be central to its operations ahead of 2027.
