Kano Gov nominates Garo as deputy

Politics Kano Gov nominates Garo as deputy Published on April 22, 2026 By Matthew Atungwu googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1500386953281-8'); }); Governor of Kano State, Abba Yusuf, has nominated and forwarded Murtala Garo to the State House of Assembly for screening and confirmation as the new deputy governor of the State. This is contained in a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mustapha Muhammad, late Tuesday night. According to the statement: “The nomination is in line with Section 191(3) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), which empowers the Governor to nominate a Deputy Governor where a vacancy exists.” googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1524595905268-5'); }); DAILY POST reports that the position of the deputy governor became vacant after the resignation of Abdussalam Gwarzo on March 27, 2026. “Following wide consultations with key stakeholders, the Governor has requested the Assembly to grant the necessary approval for Garo’s nomination,” the statement added. Don't Miss INEC endangering Nigeria’s democracy – NNPP raises alarm over court order disobedience You may like Two pilgrims die in Kano road accident We won’t gamble with Kano north – Gumawa Supreme Court adjourns Kano Emirate dispute to April 2027 Shekarau’s return to APC strengthens party in Kano – Gov Yusuf FRSC confirms two dead, 20 injured in Kano fatal crash We did not withdraw our support for Tinubu – Kano APC insists

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