Abba Yusuf, governor of Kano State, has forwarded the name of Murtala Sule Garo to the state house of assembly for screening and confirmation as deputy governor.
Garo is the son-in-law of former vice-president Atiku Abubakar.
The deputy governorship position became vacant after Aminu Gwarzo resigned on March 27, 2026, following a political fallout with Yusuf. Prior to his exit, the state assembly had initiated impeachment proceedings against him over alleged gross misconduct, abuse of office, breach of public trust, and financial malfeasance.
In a statement issued by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mustapha Muhammad, Yusuf said: “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”.
“Following wide consultations with key stakeholders, the Governor has requested the Assembly to grant the necessary approval for Garo’s nomination,” the statement added.
Highlighting his credentials, the statement described Garo as “a season political administrator with over two decades of service in both elective and appointed positions.
“He has served as State Organising Secretary of his party, Special Adviser to Kano State Governor and elected Kabo Local Government Chairman.
“He also served as Chairman of ALGON Kano, Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, and Deputy Governorship Candidate of the APC in the 2023 general elections.”
Muhammad noted that the nomination is part of efforts by the Yusuf administration to strengthen governance and sustain effective service delivery in the state.
