Aiyeku Timothy 

BAGWAI, KANO STATE — In a move set to reshape the political landscape of Bagwai/Shanono, influential elder statesman and Nigeria National Peoples' Party, (NNPP), caucus chairman, Alhaji Musa Ibrahim Kasco, has formally endorsed Dr. Ali Alasan Kiyawa for the August 16, 2025, by-election.

Kasco also assures that all is in place to deliver victory to the Kwankwasiyya movement in Bagwai.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had scheduled a re-run in the Gari-Tsanyawa Constituency on the same day.

Kasco, a stalwart of the Kwankwasiyya movement, is credited with sustaining its dominance in Bagwai over the years. His public endorsement is seen by analysts as a major boost for Kiyawa’s chances.

 “This is not just about politics, it is about the future of our people,” Kasco told journalists. 

He added, "Dr. Kiyawa has the experience, vision, and passion to drive real change for our constituency”

Dr. Kiyawa, a former councillor and past Director of the Kano State School of Nursing and Midwifery, Madobi, welcomed the endorsement with gratitude. 

“I consider this a mandate from the people and a call to service. I will work to ensure effective representation and community-driven development,” he said.

The contest is expected to be highly competitive, with Abdullahi Ahmad Kadamu carrying the flag for the All Progressives Congress (APC). Political watchers believe Kasco’s influence at the grassroots, combined with the Kwankwasiyya network, could tilt the balance in favour of the NNPP.

With campaign momentum drawing to a close,  NNPP loyalists in Bagwai/Shanono have vowed to deliver a decisive win. “The people are ready, the movement is ready, and Saturday August 16 will prove it,” a party supporter declared, signalling what could be one of the most watched local contests in Kano’s recent political history.