Leader of the Kwankwasiyya movement and former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has unveiled Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo as the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) governorship candidate for Kano State ahead of the 2027 elections.
Kwankwaso also announced Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna as the party’s candidate for the Kano Central Senatorial District.
The announcement was made in a statement posted on Kwankwaso’s official X account on Friday.
He said the selections followed extensive consultations within the party and were guided by the principles of equity, fairness, loyalty and competence.
“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 to the progress and unity of the Kwankwasiyya movement,” the statement read.
Kwankwaso also expressed optimism ahead of the party’s affirmation exercise and prayed for a peaceful and successful process.
“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.
Gwarzo, a longtime ally of Kwankwaso, served as Deputy Governor of Kano State under Governor Abba Yusuf before leaving office.
He previously held the position of Commissioner for State Affairs during Kwankwaso’s administration and also served as Chairman of Gwarzo Local Government Area.
Gwarzo resigned as deputy governor after Yusuf defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). He later joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC) alongside Kwankwaso before moving to the NDC.
Gawuna, meanwhile, served as Deputy Governor of Kano State during the administration of former Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje.
He was the APC governorship candidate in the 2023 Kano State election.
