PDP dissolves Kano executive, appoints caretaker

The National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has dissolved the Kano state executive committee, effective immediately. This decision, communicated in a letter dated September 24, 2026, was signed by PDP National Organising Secretary Hon. Umar M. Bature and directed to the state chairman. The letter clarified that the dissolution only impacted the state executive, leaving the ward and local government committees unaffected.

The Kano State Working Committee, chaired by Dr. Bello Gambo Bichi, is now formally dissolved. Following this, the North-West Caretaker Committee will oversee Kano chapter affairs until a new executive is elected. Dr. Bichi accepted the decision, stating it was a sacrifice for party unity. He explained that this step was part of reconciliation efforts, noting that former governorship candidate Muhammad Bello Dalhatu had also stepped down for Muhammad Sani Abacha.

Dalhatu had one of his conditions being the dissolution of the state executive, which he agreed to for the benefit of the PDP in Kano. The North-West Working Committee of the party will now manage Kano activities until a caretaker is appointed or new excos are elected, according to Bichi.