National leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has announced the emergence of Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo as the governorship candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Kano State ahead of the 2027 elections.

Kwankwaso also confirmed Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna as the party’s candidate for the Kano Central Senatorial seat.

The former Kano governor disclosed the development in a statement shared on Friday, noting that the selections followed consultations within the party.

According to him, the decision was guided by the principles of equity, fairness, loyalty and competence.

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“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,” Kwankwaso stated.

“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,” he added.

Kwankwaso also expressed optimism about the party’s chances in the forthcoming elections and prayed for a peaceful affirmation 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 is a longtime political ally of Kwankwaso and served as deputy governor of Kano State under Governor Abba Yusuf before resigning following the governor’s defection to the All Progressives Congress.

He previously served as Commissioner for State Affairs during Kwankwaso’s administration and also held office as Chairman of Gwarzo Local Government Area.

On his part, Gawuna served as deputy governor under former Kano State Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje and was the APC governorship candidate in the 2023 election before aligning politically with Kwankwaso and the NDC ahead of the 2027 polls.