The governor of Kano state, Abba Yusuf, has forwarded the name of Murtala Sule Garo to the state house of assembly for screening and confirmation as deputy governor.
Garo, who is the son-in-law of former vice-president Atiku Abubakar, was nominated following a vacancy created by the resignation of Aminu Gwarzo on March 27, 2026, after a political fallout with the governor.
Before his exit, the Kano state house of assembly had initiated impeachment proceedings against Gwarzo over allegations of gross misconduct, abuse of office, breach of public trust, and financial mismanagement.
After the resignation, Yusuf also accused his former deputy of attempting to remove him from office.
In a statement issued by Mustapha Muhammad, his chief press secretary, the governor said “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”.
“Following wide consultations with key stakeholders, the Governor has requested the Assembly to grant the necessary approval for Garo’s nomination,” the statement read.
“48 year old Murtala Sule Garo is a season political administrator with over two decades of service in both elective and appointed positions.
“He has served as State Organising Secretary of his party, Special Adviser to Kano State Governor and elected Kabo Local Government Chairman.
“He also served as Chairman of ALGON Kano, Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, and Deputy Governorship Candidate of the APC in the 2023 general elections.”
Muhammad added that the nomination is aimed at strengthening governance and ensuring effective service delivery in Kano state.