Kano State Deputy Governor, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, don officially resign from im position, wey bring end to days of speculation and political tension for the state. The resignation wey take immediate effect na im media aide, Ibrahim Shuaibu, confirm am to journalists for Friday for Kano.
According to statement wey the spokesperson of Kwankwasiyya Movement, Dr Habibu Mohammed, release, the decision na difficult one wey dem take for the interest of stability and governance for the state. The statement say recent circumstances don limit the deputy governor ability to fully carry out im responsibilities for the office.
“In view of this, it has become imperative to allow the office to function optimally in the best interest of the public it is meant to serve,” the statement read. The statement also clarify say Abdussalam resignation no mean say e dey admit allegations wey Kano State House of Assembly raise against am. E add say the former deputy governor still maintain say e no do anything wrong and believe say im public service record show im commitment to the people.
For im official resignation letter wey e address to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, Gwarzo make am clear say im decision no be by force. E say na personal choice wey e take after careful thought and wide consultations. According to am, the move become necessary to protect the stability of the state government and prevent unnecessary distractions.
“I, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, the Deputy Governor of Kano State, hereby tender my voluntary resignation from office, with effect from 27th March 2026, pursuant to Section 306 (2) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended). This decision has been reached after careful consultations and deep reflection, guided by my current experience, commitment to the peace, stability, and overall interest of the good people of Kano State,” e write for the letter.
The former deputy governor stress say im exit no suppose make people misunderstand am. E insist say e no mean say e dey guilty of any misconduct. Instead, e describe am as deliberate act wey e take to strengthen governance for Kano State. Gwarzo note say the political climate and ongoing developments for the state influence im decision. E explain say to step aside go allow the administration to focus fully on governance without controversy or internal pressures wey dey weigh dem down.
“In view of the prevailing circumstances, I have taken this step in the spirit of responsibility and statesmanship, to allow the government and the State to move forward without undue distractions. This resignation is made voluntarily and in good faith. It should not be construed as an admission of any wrongdoing, but rather as a conscious decision in the interest of institutional integrity, democratic values, and public service,” e add.
As of the time wey dem dey write this report, Kano State Government never issue detailed response about who go replace am or wetin go happen next. But sources inside the government say consultations dey ongoing to make sure say transition go smooth.
Meanwhile, search for new deputy governor don begin. One of the leading contenders wey dey replace Gwarzo na the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Ismaila Jibril Falgore, wey Governor Yusuf reportedly dey position before the resignation. At the same time, the All Progressives Congress (APC) dey back im 2023 deputy governorship candidate, Murtala Sule Garo.
DAILY POST gather say another big contender na former State House of Assembly Speaker, Alhassan Rirum, wey sources say majority of the National Assembly members from Kano and im Kano South Senatorial District dey support. Source tell DAILY POST say rift dey grow inside APC between core members wey dey loyal to Ganduje and those wey follow Yusuf enter the party.
Ganduje loyalists dey back Murtala Sule Garo, dem dey insist say dem suppose compensate am with the slot, especially as e never secure any appointment under Tinubu administration. Our source reveal say Governor Yusuf get serious reservations for the choice of Garo, and now dey push im interest toward Assembly Speaker, Ismaila Jibril Falgore wey show loyalty during the governor defection to APC.
Our correspondent gather say Kano South Senatorial District, and members of the National Assembly dey more interested in Alhassan Rirum wey na serving member of the House of Representatives. Recall say Kwankwasiyya Movement don announce the resignation of Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo Friday night.
This decision, according to Habibu Muhammad Mailemo, “though difficult, has been taken in the overall interest of the people and the stability of governance in Kano State. Recent circumstances have, to a considerable extent, constrained the full realization of the benefits and responsibilities attached to the office of the Deputy Governor.”
The political wahala for Kano dey happen as speculation dey grow say National Leader of New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, fit soon defect to African Democratic Congress (ADC). The development come as talks dey intensify about possible opposition coalition ahead of 2027 general elections.
E gather say the anticipated move don unsettle major political camps for the state, including allies of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and leaders of All Progressives Congress (APC). According to ThisDay, sources close to the development claim say Kwankwaso go formally join ADC next week after holding consultations with opposition leaders, including Peter Obi and Atiku Abubakar, during recent Sallah celebrations for Kano.
The discussions dem believe na part of efforts to build strong opposition alliance wey fit challenge President Bola Tinubu for 2027 presidential election. If the move happen, analysts say e fit significantly reshape Nigeria political landscape. Dem also get rumours say Nasiru Gawuna, the APC governorship candidate for 2023 election, fit abandon the ruling party and align with Kwankwaso for ADC.
Commenting on the speculation during radio programme, Professor Kamilu Fagge of Bayero University say the emerging alliance among opposition leaders appear dem aim am to strengthen their chances for next election. According to am, the collaboration fit provide platform for opposition figures to combine their political influence and resources.
“Politics today is all about interest. Recently, Abba Kabir Yusuf left Kwankwaso and joined Ganduje in APC; equally, if Gawuna decides to pitch tent with Kwankwaso, it wouldn’t be surprising – that’s how our politicians behave,” Fagge say. Political commentator Umar Labaran Danga say Gawuna potential defection fit weaken the influence of former Kano governor Abdullahi Ganduje for the state.
E note say Gawuna serve as Ganduje deputy for nearly six years and remain one of im closest allies. “Gawuna can contest an election under Kwankwaso or secure the future of his followers under Kwankwaso – he has all the opportunities; the sky’s the limit,” Danga say. Sources within APC also claim say attempts by Ganduje to prevent Gawuna exit from the party no successful following alleged negotiations between im supporters and Kwankwaso camp.
The statement from Kwankwasiyya Movement further note say Abdussalam intend to focus on strengthening the movement ahead of 2027 general elections. As political calculations dey continue for Kano, eyes dey on how Governor Yusuf go handle the deputy governor vacancy and wetin implications go be for state politics.
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