Gov Yusuf nominates Murtala Garo as Kano deputy governor

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has forwarded the nomination of Murtala Sule Garo to the State House of Assembly for screening and confirmation as the new deputy governor of Kano State.

The development was made known in a statement issued late Tuesday night by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mustapha Muhammad.

According to the statement, the nomination has been formally transmitted to the Kano State House of Assembly, where lawmakers are expected to review and decide on Garo’s confirmation.

“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,” the statement said.

Recall that the deputy governorship position became vacant following the resignation of Comrade Abdussalam Gwarzo on March 27, 2026.

The statement added, “Following wide consultations with key stakeholders, the Governor has requested the Assembly to grant the necessary approval for Garo’s nomination.”

Garo, 48, is a seasoned political administrator with over two decades of experience spanning both elective and appointed offices. His portfolio includes serving as State Organising Secretary of his party, Special Adviser to the Governor, and chairman of Kabo Local Government Area of the State.

He also held key positions as chairman of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) in Kano State and later Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs.

In the 2023 general election, he was the deputy governorship candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State.