Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf has picked Murtala Garo, the son-in-law of former Nigerian Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, as his deputy governor.
Garo’s appointment by Yusuf is coming barely a month after the resignation of the former deputy governor, Aminu Abdulsalam-Gwarzo.
NPO Reported that Aminu had in March announced his resignation amid tension and impeachment plot against him by the Kano State House of Assembly.
Having refused to follow his principal in decamping from the New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), Aminu bowed to pressure as he stepped down from his role.
The position is set to be filled by Garo whose name has now been transferred to the Kano Assembly for screening and approval.
However, the emergence of Atiku’s son-in-law as the new deputy has sparked outrage from some members of the public.
According to reports, Garo was in 2024 indicted of alleged embezzlement of N57.4 billion with another alleged N2.8 billion diversion case.
His appointment as the deputy governor has revived the case as netizens expressed their concern over the development.
“Murtala Garo as Deputy Governor nominee? You sought to remove your deputy over an alleged ₦2 billion fraud, yet now you are nominating someone you once accused of misappropriating over ₦80 billion. Is this what ‘Kano First’ means?”@DonHalyfa
“Never say never in politics… You can even work with your political foe so far your interest aligns with them”@Sanchyoloye
“This move raises serious questions about transparency and the direction of leadership in Kano. The people deserve clarity on the criteria behind this choice and assurance that competence not political convenience is driving such decisions. We will be watching closely and holding them accountable.”@NuhuSada0
“Ganduje’s plan, ABBA will cry las las”@Williams92864
“Same Garo my ADC guys said decamped to their unstable party?”@Tony4PBAT
“Screening is just the beginning; what matters most is performance after the appointment. Kano people will be watching closely to see if this move brings real value on the ground.”@AdetunjiAdewolu
“If you like, go and die for a Nigerian politician. After your death, your family will suffer for your loss and the politicians will make up.”@Faiz_WIN
“Another Fulani in an Hausa Dominated State This is pure evil Hausas are about 80% of Kano”@Ukemy9
