National leader of the Kwankwasiyya movement, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has announced former Kano Deputy Governor Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo as the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) governorship candidate for Kano State ahead of the 2027 elections.
Kwankwaso also named former Kano Deputy Governor Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna as the party’s candidate for the Kano Central Senatorial seat.
The announcement was made in a statement shared on Kwankwaso’s official handle on Friday.
According to him, the selections followed consultations within the party and were based on 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,” the statement read.
“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.”
Kwankwaso also expressed optimism about the party’s chances in the forthcoming elections and prayed for a peaceful and successful affirmation exercise.
“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 added.
Gwarzo is a longtime ally of Kwankwaso and served as Deputy Governor of Kano State under Governor Abba Yusuf before resigning after Yusuf defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
He previously served as Commissioner for State Affairs during Kwankwaso’s administration and also held office as Chairman of Gwarzo Local Government Area.
Gawuna, on the other hand, was Deputy Governor under former Kano State Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje and contested the 2023 governorship election as the APC candidate.
He recently aligned with Kwankwaso and later joined the NDC ahead of the 2027 political race.
