There was a heavy deployment of security operatives at the Kano State Government House on Monday, amid reports that Governor Abba Yusuf is planning to defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Although the alleged defection has not been officially confirmed, heightened security presence around the seat of power fueled speculation that the governor could be considering a political realignment.
A visit to the Government House area witnessed the deployment of Armoured Personnel Carriers (APCs) by the police and the Department of State Services (DSS) at strategic locations, including the main gate and the roundabout leading into the Government House.
Security checks were also significantly tightened, with access to the premises subjected to rigorous identification procedures.
Movement in and out of the Government House was closely monitored.
A senior security officer, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the deployment was a preventive measure aimed at maintaining law and order.
The security officer said the action was taken to forestall any possible breakdown of peace in view of the political tension generated by the defection reports.
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Similarly, a source within the Government House described the situation as routine security preparedness, insisting that there was no cause for alarm.
Meanwhile, fresh indications that have further fueled speculation over the governor’s possible defection emerged with the appearance of red caps bearing the infinity symbol within the Government House.
The infinity symbol is widely associated with President Bola Tinubu and has become a notable political signature of the president.
Some aides and loyalists of Gov. Yusuf were recently seen wearing the red caps emblazoned with the symbol, a development that has intensified political discussions within the state and raised questions about an imminent move to the APC.
