Kano APC backs Garo for deputy governor

Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Legacy Group in Kano have after an intense meetings that lasted up to 4am Sunday, nominated Murtala Sule Garo As the State New Deputy Governor that will succeed Comrade Aminu Abdussalam who refused to decamp alongside Governor Yusuf to APC.

Earlier, report has it that the stakeholders presented a list of three nominees to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for the position of Deputy Governor, who includes Murtala Sule Garo, Rabiu Suleiman Bichi, forrmer State SSG, and a serving House of Representatives Member, Alhassan Rirum.

The submission was disclosed in a statement issued on Sunday by Magaji Umar Gwammaja, a prominent member of the APC Legacy Group.

According to Gwammaja, the move comes in the wake of shifting political alignments and the resignation of former Deputy Governor, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, on March 27, 2026.

He revealed that, “the list features three notable political figures: Rabiu Sulaiman Bichi, Kabiru Alhassan Rurum, and Murtala Sule Garo.”

However, after the submission of the list and intense discussion on capabilities and experience, the stakeholders were said to have settled for Murtala Sule Garo who has been a former Local Government Chairman, former Commissioner and also Chairperson of ALGON.

Suleiman Bichi, was said to have held sway as Managing Director of the Urban Development Bank of Nigeria (UDBN), Managing Director of the Kano State Urban Planning and Development Authority (KNUPDA), Commissioner, and Secretary to the State Government. He currently serves as the head of the Hadejia Jama’are River Basin Development Authority.

Meanwhile, Alhassan Rurum has extensive legislative background, having served three terms in the Kano State House of Assembly representing Rano Constituency, including a tenure as Speaker. He is currently serving his second term in the House of Representatives, representing Rano, Kibiya, and Bunkure Federal Constituency.

However, an insider report highlighted that the stakeholders agreed to settle for Murtala Sule Garo who is now not holding any positions and also has served the party and the State diligently.

The nominee would now undergo security screening and profiling by relevant agencies in Abuja to verify their suitability and integrity for the office.

He added that upon completion of the process, Governor Yusuf is expected to consult with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu before forwarding a final name to the Kano State House of Assembly for screening and confirmation in line with constitutional provisions.