Kano Governor Nominates Garo as New Deputy Governor

Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has nominated Murtala Sule Garo as the new deputy governor, submitting his name to the state House of Assembly for screening and confirmation. The assembly announced on Wednesday that it will conduct the screening on Monday at its complex in Kano, northern Nigeria.

The nomination follows the resignation of former Deputy Governor Abdussalam Gwarzo on March 27, 2026, which created the vacancy. Gwarzo stepped down amid political tensions with Yusuf, including disagreements over party affiliation and allegations of gross misconduct that had prompted impeachment proceedings in the assembly. Officials described the resignation as voluntary, though it came after mounting pressure and before the impeachment could advance.

In a statement issued by Yusuf's Chief Press Secretary, Mustapha Muhammad, the governor cited Section 191(3) of the 1999 Constitution, as amended, which authorizes the appointment of a deputy governor to fill such a position. "Following wide consultations with key stakeholders, the Governor has requested the Assembly to grant the necessary approval for Garo's nomination," the statement read. Yusuf emphasized that the move aims to...