NDC Selects Ex-Deputy Governor as Kano Governorship Candidate

The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has chosen former deputy governor Gwarzo as its governorship candidate for Kano State, with many tipping him as Kwankwaso's preferred choice.

29 May, 06:38 — 29 May, 06:39

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Why this matters

The selection of a governorship candidate is a significant step in the political landscape of Kano State, a populous and politically important region in Nigeria. The background of the candidate, especially regarding recent impeachment proceedings, could influence public perception and the dynamics of the upcoming 2027 elections.

Key entitiesAminu Gwarzo NDC Kano State Rabiu Kwankwaso

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What sources agree on

Aminu Gwarzo, former Deputy Governor, has been selected as the NDC's Kano governorship candidate.
The selection is for the 2027 elections.

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Aminu Gwarzo is the former deputy governor.

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Aminu Gwarzo was announced as the candidate by Rabiu Kwankwaso.

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Mr Abdussalam resigned as deputy governor in March, weeks after impeachment proceedings began.

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Aminu Gwarzo resigned as deputy governor in March, weeks after impeachment proceedings began against him.

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Premium TimesMostly Factual90d ago

NDC picks ex-deputy governor as Kano governorship candidate

Mr Abdussalam resigned as deputy governor in March, just weeks after the Kano State House of Assembly initiated impeachment proceedings against him. The post NDC picks ex-deputy governor as Kano governorship candidate appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

By Abubakar Ahmadu Maishanu

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punch-ngMostly Factual90d ago

Ex-deputy governor Gwarzo emerges Kano NDC gov candidate

Aminu Gwarzo, former deputy governor, has been announced as the Kano NDC governorship candidate for the 2027 elections by Rabiu Kwankwaso. Read More: https://punchng.com/ex-deputy-governor-gwarzo-emerges-kano-ndc-gov-candidate/

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Ex-deputy governor Gwarzo emerges Kano NDC gov candidate

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NDC picks ex-deputy governor as Kano governorship candidate

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