National leader of the Kwankwasiyya movement, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has announced Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo as the governorship candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress in Kano State ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Kwankwaso also unveiled 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 his official handle on Friday.
According to Kwankwaso, the decision followed extensive consultations within the party and was guided by the principles of equity, fairness, competence and loyalty.
“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.”
Kwankwaso stated that the choices reflected the core values of the party and the Kwankwasiyya movement.
“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.
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The former presidential candidate also prayed for a peaceful and successful affirmation exercise while expressing optimism over the party’s chances in the forthcoming elections.
“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 stated.
Gwarzo, a longtime political ally of Kwankwaso, previously served as Deputy Governor of Kano State under Governor Abba Yusuf.
He also served as Commissioner for State Affairs during Kwankwaso’s administration and was formerly Chairman of Gwarzo Local Government Area.
He resigned as deputy governor after Yusuf defected to the All Progressives Congress before later joining the African Democratic Congress alongside Kwankwaso and eventually moving to the NDC.
Meanwhile, Gawuna served as Deputy Governor of Kano State under former Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje.
He was also the APC governorship candidate in the 2023 election before recently defecting to align with Kwankwaso and the NDC ahead of the 2027 political contest.