Yusuf Nominates Garo as Kano Deputy Governor

Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has forwarded the name of Murtala Garo to the Kano State House of Assembly for screening and confirmation as Deputy Governor.

The nomination was disclosed in a statement issued by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mustapha Muhammad, who said the move aligns with Section 191(3) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), empowering a governor to appoint a deputy in the event of a vacancy.

The position became vacant following the resignation of former Deputy Governor, Abdussalam Gwarzo, on March 27, 2026.

According to the statement, Yusuf’s decision followed extensive consultations with key stakeholders across the state, as he urged lawmakers to grant swift approval for the nomination.

Garo, 48, is described as an experienced political administrator with over two decades in public service. He has held several positions, including State Organising Secretary of his party, Special Adviser to the Governor, and Chairman of Kabo Local Government Area.

He also served as Chairman of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) in Kano and Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs. In the 2023 general elections, Garo was the deputy governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress.

The nomination, the statement added, is part of the administration’s efforts to reinforce governance and ensure continued service delivery in the state.