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| Gov Ganduje and his deputy Gawuna |
By Salisu Ismail Kabuga
Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano state said that, all party procedures were followed before picking his successor Dr Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna, as gubernatorial candidate and his former Commissioner for Local Governments and Chieftaincy Affairs, Murtala Sule Garo, as a running mate, for the forthcoming 2023 general election.
The governor made this known as he officially and finally endorsed the candidatures of Gawuna/Garo ticket during a stakeholders meeting of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state, held at Africa House, Government House, Kano, Tuesday.
Assuring that, the decision was unanimously taken after exhaustive deliberations with all the stakeholders of the party, Adding that, "All party procedures were followed before arriving at the position." The Governor said.
"This time around, my Deputy Dr Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna is our choice for the gubernatorial seat come 2023 general election and he will contest with Murtala Garo as his running mate," Ganduje explained
He described Gawuna as a complete gentleman, "...who knows what is right and what is wrong. A person who is reliable and very loyal."
As a Deputy Governor, Ganduje said "He makes good use of his office a very loyal lieutenant. Who is very loyal and dependable."
However, in a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor Abba Anwar, Ganduje further revealed that, "For Garo, He is a real Commander, who is loyal and committed to our cause. This a very fearless confidant. If you want get clear and clean political fight, you need somebody, who is energetic, loyal and fearless. This is Murtala Sule Garo for you."
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