Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has forwarded the name of Murtala Sule Garo to the State House of Assembly for screening and confirmation as Deputy Governor.
This was contained in a statement issued by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mustapha Muhammad.
According to the statement, the nomination is in line with Section 191(3) of the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria (as amended), which empowers a governor to nominate a deputy where a vacancy exists.
“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.
The position of Deputy Governor became vacant following the voluntary resignation of Abdussalam Gwarzo on March 27, 2026.
The governor, after what the statement described as “wide consultations with key stakeholders,” urged the Assembly to grant the necessary approval for Garo’s nomination.
“Following wide consultations with key stakeholders, the Governor has requested the Assembly to grant the necessary approval for Garo’s nomination,” it added.
Garo, 48, is described as a seasoned political administrator with over two decades of experience in both elective and appointed positions.
He has served as State Organising Secretary of his party, Special Adviser to the Governor, and Chairman of Kabo Local Government Area.
He also held positions as Chairman of ALGON in Kano, Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, as well as Deputy Governorship Candidate of the APC in the 2023 general elections.
The statement noted that his nomination is part of efforts by the Yusuf administration to strengthen governance and sustain effective service delivery in Kano State.
