Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has forwarded the name of Alhaji Murtala Garo to the Kano State House of Assembly for screening and confirmation as the new Deputy Governor.
The nomination was disclosed in a statement issued on Wednesday by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mustapha Muhammad. According to the statement, the move is in line with Section 191(3) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), which empowers a governor to appoint a deputy in the event of a vacancy.
The deputy governorship seat became vacant following the resignation of Abdussalam Gwarzo on March 27, 2026.
Governor Yusuf said the decision to nominate Garo came after wide consultations with key stakeholders across the state, expressing confidence in his ability to support the administration’s agenda.
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Described as an experienced political administrator, Garo has spent over two decades in public service, holding both elective and appointed positions. He previously 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 the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) in Kano State and Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs. In the 2023 general elections, he was the deputy governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress.
The nomination, according to the statement, is part of the government’s efforts to strengthen governance and ensure continuity in service delivery across Kano State.
