Former Kano State Governor and leader of the Kwankwasiyya movement, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has extended birthday wishes to the Executive Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, praying for wisdom, good health, and clear direction in the year ahead.

Kwankwaso shared the message on his official X account on Tuesday, reflecting on his long political association with Governor Yusuf and their shared journey through various roles over the years.

“On this day, I appreciate the birthday of the Executive Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf,” Kwankwaso wrote.

He recalled that Governor Yusuf served under him in multiple capacities, beginning as his Personal Assistant during his first term and ministerial period, later as Principal Private Assistant, then as Commissioner during his second tenure, before eventually becoming governor. Kwankwaso highlighted that in each of these roles, Yusuf played a significant part in advancing the vision and programs aimed at the development of Kano State.

“I reflect on the many years of our shared political journey, during which he served in various important capacities; first as my Personal Assistant in my first term and as Minister, then as Principal Private Assistant, later as Commissioner during my second tenure, and now as Governor—through which he contributed to the vision and programmes we pursued for the development of Kano State. I pray that this new year grants him wisdom, good health, and clarity of purpose,” he added.