Leader of the Kwankwasiyya movement and former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has presented Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo as the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) governorship flagbearer for Kano State ahead of the 2027 elections.
He also announced Dr. Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna as the party’s candidate for the Kano Central Senatorial District.
Kwankwaso made the disclosure in a statement posted on his official X account on Friday.
According to the former governor, the emergence of both candidates followed internal consultations within the party and reflected the principles of competence, loyalty, fairness and equity.
“I am delighted to announce that His Excellency, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo has been selected as our Kano NDC gubernatorial candidate for the upcoming elections.
“Similarly, Dr. Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna will contest for the Kano Central Senatorial Seat.
“This decision was made in the spirit of equity, fairness, loyalty, and competence — values that remain central to our party and Kwankwasiyya’s progress and unity,” the statement read.
Kwankwaso further expressed optimism over the party’s affirmation exercise, praying for a peaceful process and electoral success.
“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 stated.
Gwarzo, regarded as one of Kwankwaso’s close political associates, previously served as Deputy Governor of Kano State under Governor Abba Yusuf before leaving office.
He had earlier worked as Commissioner for State Affairs during Kwankwaso’s administration and also served as Chairman of Gwarzo Local Government Area.
After Yusuf defected to the All Progressives Congress, Gwarzo resigned as deputy governor. He later joined the African Democratic Congress alongside Kwankwaso before moving to the NDC.
Gawuna previously held the position of Deputy Governor during the administration of former Kano State Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje.
He also contested the 2023 Kano governorship election as the candidate of the All Progressives Congress.