Murtala Sule Garo sworn in as Kano Deputy Governor
Police said the victim was attacked by suspected political thugs, and investigators are still examining possible links to rival camps.
- On Tuesday, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf swore in Murtala Sule Garo as Kano State's new deputy governor at the Government House, following his confirmation by the state House of Assembly last week.
- Garo's appointment follows the March 27, 2026, resignation of former deputy governor Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, who declined to join Governor Yusuf during his recent defection to the APC.
- In a surprising development during the ceremony, former Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje publicly addressed Lamido Sanusi as the Emir of Kano, marking a shift in their turbulent history since Ganduje deposed him in 2020.
- Tragedy struck near the event as a man identified as Nura Ribadu died following an attack by suspected political thugs at the Kano Medical Centre, with investigations currently ongoing.
- Evolving political dynamics in Kano ahead of the 2027 general elections remain significant as key figures shift allegiances following Governor Yusuf's strategic realignment with the APC.
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Ganduje finally addresses Sanusi as Emir after 2020 removal
By Hadiza Yusuf Former Kano State governor Abdullahi Ganduje has publicly referred to Muhammad Sanusi II as the Emir of Kano for the first time since removing him from the throne in 2020. Ganduje made the remark on Tuesday at the Government House in Kano during the swearing-in ceremony of the new Deputy Governor, Murtala Sule Garo. While speaking at the event, he greeted Sanusi and also recognised him as the Chairman of the Kano State Council of…
Ganduje recognises Sanusi as Emir of Kano
Former Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, on Tuesday, publicly recognised Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II as the Emir of Kano and Chairman of the Kano State Council of Chiefs. Ganduje acknowledged Sanusi during the swearing-in ceremony of the new Deputy Governor of Kano, Murtala Sule Garo, at the Government House, Kano. During his address, the former governor greeted Sanusi and addressed him by his full traditional title, a gesture that dre…
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Murtala Sule Garo has been sworn-in as the deputy governor of Kano State. Garo was sworn in by the state's Chief Judge in the presence of Governor Abba
President Tinubu Congratulates Kano Deputy Governor Murtala Garo
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Alhaji Murtala Sule Garo, the new deputy governor of Kano State, following his swearing-in by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf on Tuesday. A statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr Bayo Onanuga, conveyed President Tinubu’s commendation of Governor Yusuf for the appointment, which he said now solidified the much-needed unity within the ranks of the APC in Kano State. The P…
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