BREAKING: Kano immediate past ex-Deputy governor Gwarzo emerges NDC candidate ahead of 2027 election

The immediate past deputy governor of Kano State, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, has emerged as the governorship candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for the State ahead of the 2027 elections.

He emerged governorship candidate on the platform of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC after a serious political realignment.

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His emergence was contained in a statement on Friday by his Spokesman, Ibrahim Garba Shuaibu.

The statement said, the governorship candidate will be “will be formally affirmed alongside other NDC candidates during the party’s scheduled affirmation ceremony today (Friday).”

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He said the affirmation on Friday cut across candidates of all elective offices in accordance with the party and the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC laws.

Gwarzo brings decades of political and administrative experience to the race. He previously served as deputy dovernor of Kano State from 2023 to 2026 and was elected twice elected chairman of Gwarzo local government council.

He also held commissioner positions in four ministries in Kano State, where he contributed to policy formulation and implementation across key sectors.

In addition, Gwarzo served as a member of the National Assembly Service Commission and a chairman of the Governing Board of the Federal College of Education (FCE), Kontagora, Niger State.

The statement noted that his “extensive record in public administration and grassroots leadership has earned him recognition as one of Kano’s most experienced political figures.”

It further stated that his emergence as the Kano State NDC governorship candidate “is expected to bolster the party’s campaign efforts and strengthen its position ahead of the election.

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