Ex-deputy Governor Emerges Kano NDC Gov Candidate
National leader of the Kwankwasiyya movement, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has announced Aminu Gwarzo as the Kano governorship candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress ahead of the 2027 elections.
The former Kano State governor also announced Nasiru Gawuna as the party’s candidate for the Kano Central Senatorial seat.
Kwankwaso disclosed this in a statement issued on his handle on Friday.
According to him, the decision followed consultations within the party and was guided by the principles of equity, fairness, loyalty and competence.
“I am delighted to announce that His Excellency, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo has been selected as our Kano NDC gubernatorial candidate for the upcoming elections.
“Similarly, Dr. Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna will contest for the Kano Central Senatorial Seat.
“This decision was made in the spirit of equity, fairness, loyalty, and competence — values that remain central to our party and Kwankwasiyya’s progress and unity,” the statement read.
Kwankwaso also prayed for a peaceful and successful affirmation exercise, expressing optimism about the party’s chances in the elections.
“As we proceed with today’s affirmation exercise, I pray for a seamless, peaceful, and successful process. May Almighty Allah grant us resounding victory in the forthcoming elections,” he stated.
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