With Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf set to nominate a brand new Deputy Governor for Kano State, curiosity {groups} within the All Progressives Congress (APC) have contenued to push their most well-liked candidates for the vacant place, the second-highest workplace within the state.
The 2 political zones, Kano North and Kano South have been lobbying for his or her most well-liked candidates to stability strategic energy dynamics forward of the 2027 common election.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Legacy Bloc has thrown its weight behind Dr. Rabiu Sulaiman Bichi for the place of Deputy Governor, urging different aspirants with corruption allegations to step apart within the curiosity of integrity and public belief.
In a assertion in Kano, a frontline member of the bloc, Magaji Umar Gwammaja, mentioned the endorsement adopted vast consultations amongst stakeholders after the resignation of the previous Deputy Governor, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo.
Gwammaja described Bichi as “a candidate of remarkable maturity and administrative depth,” noting that his expertise throughout state, federal and improvement establishments positioned him forward of different contenders.
“He possesses the competence, credibility and monitor file required to successfully assist the administration of Abba Kabir Yusuf,” he mentioned.
The APC chieftain additional pressured that the group’s place was guided by the necessity to uphold transparency in public workplace, calling on aspirants going through corruption-related allegations to voluntarily withdraw from the race.
“That is about defending the integrity of governance. These with unresolved points ought to step apart to permit a reputable course of,” Gwammaja acknowledged.
In accordance with him, the bloc remained dedicated to making sure that Kano State produced a Deputy Governor that can stand up to public scrutiny and contribute meaningfully to governance.
Ahmad Sorondinki
Times Nigeria