The leader of the Kwankwasiyya movement and former governor of Kano state, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has announced Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo as the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) governorship candidate for Kano ahead of the 2027 elections.
Kwankwaso also unveiled Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna as the party’s candidate for the Kano Central senatorial district.
The announcement was made in a statement shared on Kwankwaso’s official X page on Friday.
According to him, the selections followed extensive consultations within the party and were guided by “equity, fairness, loyalty, and competence”.
“I am delighted to announce that His Excellency, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo has been selected as our Kano NDC gubernatorial candidate for the upcoming elections.
“Similarly, Dr. Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna will contest for the Kano Central Senatorial Seat.
“This decision was made in the spirit of equity, fairness, loyalty, and competence — values that remain central to our party and Kwankwasiyya’s progress and unity,” the statement reads.
Kwankwaso also expressed confidence in the party’s affirmation exercise and prayed for a peaceful process and electoral victory.
“As we proceed with today’s affirmation exercise, I pray for a seamless, peaceful, and successful process. May Almighty Allah grant us resounding victory in the forthcoming elections,” he added.
Gwarzo, a longtime ally of Kwankwaso, previously served as deputy governor of Kano state under Governor Abba Yusuf before leaving office.
He also held the position of commissioner for state affairs during Kwankwaso’s administration and once served as chairman of Gwarzo LGA.
Gwarzo resigned as deputy governor after Yusuf defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). He later joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC) alongside Kwankwaso before both politicians moved to the NDC.
Gawuna previously served as deputy governor under former Kano governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje and contested the 2023 governorship election as the APC candidate.