Governors in Niger and Kano States announce their 2027 governorship running mates by retaining their current deputy governors. In Niger State, Governor Umaru Mohammed Bago announces that he keeps Deputy Yakubu Garba as his running mate for the 2027 election. The announcement is made at Government House in Minna, according to the report. In Kano State, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf confirms that Deputy Murtala Garo (also reported with the name Murtala Sule Galadima Garo) will be his running mate for the 2027 governorship election. Multiple outlets report that Yusuf makes the announcement in early discussions connected to meetings with federal political appointees of President Bola Tinubu at the Kano Governor’s Lodge in Abuja. Yusuf’s spokesman and statements cited by the outlets link the choice to Garo’s loyalty, commitment, and contributions to Kano’s development since assuming office. The reports also frame the decision as consolidating the existing Yusuf–Garo ticket and urging party members and supporters to remain united ahead of the election. No source provides information about alternative candidates beyond the decision to retain the deputies.
Niger and Kano governors retain deputies as 2027 running mates
Governors in Niger and Kano States announce their 2027 governorship running mates by retaining their current deputy governors. In Niger State, Governor Umaru Mohammed Bago announces that he keeps Depu...
- Niger State Governor Umaru Mohammed Bago retains Deputy Yakubu Garba as his 2027 running mate.
- Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf retains Deputy Murtala Garo (reported as Murtala Sule Galadima Garo) as his 2027 running mate.
- The announcements are made in connection with official meetings in Niger’s Minna and Kano’s Lodge in Abuja.
- Yusuf cites Garo’s loyalty, commitment, and contributions to the state’s development.
- The decisions keep the existing deputy-based tickets for the next governorship contests.
Governor Umaru Mohammed Bago of Niger State has retained his Deputy, Yakubu Garba, as running mate for the 2027 governorship election. The governor made the announcement on Tuesday at the Government House in Minna, the state capital. “According to the provision of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, when the governor is to submit a nomination […] 2027: Niger Gov, Bago picks running mate [VIDEO]
2 hours agoKano State Governor Abba Yusuf confirms Deputy Murtala Garo as his running mate for the 2027 governorship election, citing loyalty and commitment. Read More: https://punchng.com/kano-gov-retains-deputy-as-running-mate-for-2027/
1 day agoKano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has officially named his Deputy Governor, Murtala Sule Galadima Garo, as his running mate for the 2027 governorship election. The announcement was made on Monday during a strategic meeting with Federal Political Appointees serving under President Bola Tinubu at the Kano Governor’s Lodge in Abuja. In a statement issued shortly […] 2027: Kano Governor Abba Yusuf picks running mate
1 day agoKano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has formally announced his deputy, Murtala Sule Garo, as his running mate for the 2027 governorship election.The governor’s spokesman, Sunusi Tofa, confirmed the decision in a statement on Monday, noting that the announcement was made during a strategic meeting with federal political appointees of President Bola Tinubu at the Kano Governor’s Lodge in Abuja.Governor Yusuf explained that his choice was based on Garo’s loyalty, commitment, and contributions to the state’s development since assuming office. He described the deputy governor as a dependable partner who has consistently demonstrated competence and responsibility.“I have no regrets for choosing Garo as my Deputy in the last few months, and he has proven to be the right choice so far. I want to confirm to you that I have every confidence in him,” Yusuf said.He added that Garo’s support had strengthened the administration’s drive to deliver on its promises, emphasizing that their partnership would continue to advance Kano’s progress.“His contributions have been remarkable, and his commitment to the progress of Kano State has remained unquestionable. Together, we will continue to work towards achieving the goals we set for our people,” the governor stated.Yusuf also urged party leaders, political appointees, and supporters to remain united ahead of the 2027 elections, stressing that collective effort was needed to consolidate the administration’s achievements.The announcement cements the Yusuf-Garo ticket as the ruling party’s team for the next governorship contest in Kano State.
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