By Ayomide Otitoju
Leader of the Kwankwasiyya movement and former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has unveiled Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo as the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) governorship candidate for Kano State ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Kwankwaso also announced Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna as the party’s candidate for the Kano Central Senatorial District.
The announcement was contained in a statement shared on Friday via Kwankwaso’s official X handle.
According to him, the selections followed consultations within the party and were based on 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 expressed optimism ahead of the party’s affirmation exercise, praying for a peaceful and successful process as well as victory 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.
Gwarzo, a close ally of Kwankwaso, previously served as Deputy Governor of Kano State under Governor Abba Yusuf before leaving office.
He also served as Commissioner for State Affairs during Kwankwaso’s administration and was formerly Chairman of Gwarzo Local Government Area.
Gwarzo resigned as deputy governor after Yusuf defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). He later joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC) alongside Kwankwaso before moving to the NDC.
Gawuna served as Deputy Governor of Kano State during the administration of former Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje.
He was the APC governorship candidate in the 2023 Kano governorship election.
