Kano State Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has explained that he anointed his Deputy, Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna to succeed him as the next Governor of the state because he is a complete gentleman who is reliable and loyal.
The governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Abba Anwar, in a statement said Ganduje officially endorsed Gawuna as gubernatorial candidate and his former Commissioner for Local Governments and Chieftaincy Affairs, Murtala Sule Garo, as the running mate, for the forthcoming 2023 general election during a stakeholders meeting of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state, held at Africa House, Government House, Kano, Tuesday.
According to Ganduje, the decision was unanimously taken after exhaustive deliberations with all the stakeholders of the party, adding that, all party procedures were followed before arriving at the position.
“As governor produced Deputy to become governor. This time around, my Deputy, Dr. Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna is our choice for the gubernatorial seat come 2023 general election.
“So also he will contest with Murtala Sule Garo as his running mate,” he said
Ganduje described Gawuna as a complete gentleman, “…who knows what is right and what is wrong. A person who is reliable and very loyal.
“As a Deputy Governor, he makes good use of his office. A very loyal lieutenant, who is very loyal and dependable.”
The governor also described Gawuna’s running mate, Garo as another loyal and fearless fellow saying, “He is a real Commander, who is loyal and committed to our cause. This a very fearless confidant. If you want get clear and clean political fight, you need somebody, who is energetic, loyal and fearless. This is Murtala Sule Garo for you.”