Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State has explained why
he endorsed his Deputy Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna, as gubernatorial candidate and his
former Commissioner for Local Governments and Chieftaincy Affairs, Murtala Sule
Garo, as a running mate.
Ganduje made the clarification at a stakeholders meeting of
the ruling All Progressives Congress in the state, held at the Government
House, Kano, Tuesday night.
He explained that the decision to endorse Gawuna and Garo to
succeed him 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.
This was contained in a statement issued by the Chief Press
Secretary to the Governor, Abba Anwar, a copy of which was made available to
newsmen on Wednesday.
“As governor produced a Deputy to become governor. This time
around, my Deputy Alhaji 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.”
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, Ganduje said “He makes good use of
his office and is a very loyal lieutenant. Who is very loyal and dependable.”
For Garo, the governor said, “He is a real Commander, who is
loyal and committed to our cause. This is a very fearless confidant. If you
want to get a clear and clean political fight, you need somebody who is
energetic, loyal, and fearless. This is Murtala Sule Garo for you.”
Meanwhile, members of the National Assembly who attended the
meeting endorsed Ganduje to vie for Senatorial District, Kano North, as
announced by the Majority Leader of House of Representatives, Alhassan Ado
Doguwa, who presented the nomination form to the governor, alongside other
members.
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