Ganduje’s Ex-commissioners Backed Garo As Kano Deputy Governor

A forum of former Commissioners in Kano State during the tenure of the former Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has expressed its full and collective support for the appointment of Murtala Sule Garo as Deputy Governor of Kano State.

In a joint letter sent to the Kano State Governor on April 17, 2026, the group stated that they worked with Murtala Garo during his tenure in government, where they witnessed his expertise, commitment and dedication to serving the people.

They described him as a leader with administrative and political skills, who will strengthen the Kano State government in implementing its policies of development and ensuring peace and unity.

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The group said Garo’s appointment would help to further improve the performance of the government and ensure the success of the state government’s policies.

The names of the signatories include:

Hon. Muhammad Sanusi Kiru

Hon. Muhammad Garba

Hon. Muntari Ishaq Yakasai

Hon. Ibrahim Ahmed Karaye

Hon. Lamin Sani

Hon. Dr. Mariya M. Bunkure

Hon. Bappa Muhammad Takai

Hon. Barrister M. A. Lawan

Hon. Saleh Kausani

Hon. Idris Wada

Hon. Dr. Zahra’u Muhammad

Hon. Dr. Aminu Ibrahim Tsanyawa

Rt. Hon. Ya’u Abdullahi Yanshana

Hon. Garba Yusuf Abubakar

Hon. Mahmud Muhammad Santsi

Hon. Kabiru Ibrahim Getso

Hon. Ibrahim Dan’Azumi Gwarzo.

The group also sent copies of the letter to the Speaker of the Kano State House of Assembly and the Chairman of the Kano State APC.

Recall that it was over three weeks since after the voluntary resignation of the former Deputy Governor Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, bu the Governor is yet to decide and announce his replacement.

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Reports and analysis by the political observers indicate that, the delay in appointing new Deputy Governor is due to political turmoil and fears that, the internal conflict could affect the outcome of the 2027 elections.

In previous week it was reported that the names of two popular candidates are seen on the ground, they are Murtala Sule Garo and former secretary to the state government, Rabiu Sulaiman Bichi.

Sources revealed that the political side of the immediate past Governor of Kano State, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje is eying vacant seat of the former Deputy Governor, as suitable for his former Commissioner for Local Government, Alhaji Murtala Sule Garo.

In another hand it was also revealed that the political camp of the Deputy Senate President, Jibrin has introduced Bichi, indicating its backing on him, as the most “capable” to fill the vacant seat of Kano deputy governor.

Observers are warning that this stalemate could further complicate Governor Abba’s political career and threaten to cost him his seat in the 2027 general elections.