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Just In: Kano Deputy Governor Resigns

Just In: Kano Deputy Governor Resigns
  • PublishedMarch 27, 2026

The Deputy Governor of Kano State, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, has resigned.

The development was comfirmed by his spokesperson, Ibrahim Shuaibu, on Friday.

Shuaibu said the resignation had been formally communicated.

“Yes, it is true. The deputy governor has resigned from his position,” he said.

Although no official reason has been given for the resignation, the development comes amid recent tensions between the deputy governor and the Kano State House of Assembly.

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