Red caps bearing the infinity symbol popularly associated with President Bola Tinubu have surfaced at the Kano State Government House, fuelling speculation over an alleged plan by Governor Abba Yusuf to defect to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
The infinity symbol, widely regarded as President Tinubu’s political signature, has featured prominently on the red cap he is known for wearing.
Reports indicate that some aides and loyalists of Governor Yusuf were recently seen wearing the red caps emblazoned with the symbol within the Government House.
On Sunday, a senior aide was reportedly spotted wearing the cap at a public event held at the Government House, which was attended by the governor and other top government officials.
Similarly, photographs of another aide wearing the same cap had earlier circulated widely on social media, drawing public attention and renewed political debate.
Sources close to the Kano State Government, who on condition of anonymity, said there was no retreat from the governor’s alleged plan to defect to the APC, despite criticisms and mixed reactions trailing the reports.
According to the sources, recent developments within the Government House suggest a gradual alignment with the ruling party at the centre.
Efforts to obtain official confirmation from the state government were unsuccessful as at the time of filing this report.