Kwankwaso announces Gwarzo, Gawuna as Kano NDC candidates for governorship, senate
Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, former governor of Kano, announced Aminu Gwarzo as the state’s governorship candidate of the New Democratic Congress (NDC) ahead of the 2027 elections.
In a statement posted on his official Facebook page on Friday, Kwankwaso also disclosed that Nasiru Gawuna will contest for the Kano Central Senatorial seat under the party’s platform.
Gwarzo is the immediate former governor of Kano. He resigned from his position after Abba Yusuf, the governor, defected from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), the platform on which they were elected to the office.
Gawuna was the 2023 governorship candidate of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Kano. He recently left the party to has join the African Democratic Congress (ADC) before eventually pitching tent with the NDC.
Kwankwaso said the decisions were guided by what he described as “equity, fairness, loyalty, and competence,” adding that the values remain central to the party’s ideology and the Kwankwasiyya political movement.
He expressed confidence that the selections would strengthen unity within the party and improve its chances in the forthcoming elections.
Kwankwaso also prayed for a smooth and peaceful affirmation process, expressing optimism that the party would record success at the polls.
“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 said.
