Kano Stakeholders Urge Tinubu Against Garo's Appointment

On April 7, 2026, stakeholders from Kano State submitted a petition to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, expressing their concerns over alleged attempts to pressure Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf into appointing Garo as deputy governor. The letter, signed by Habib Musa Dawan, highlights serious corruption charges against Garo and warns that such an appointment would undermine the rule of law.

The stakeholders argue that this move represents a direct assault on governance and could grant constitutional immunity, stalling ongoing criminal trials. They specifically allege that the push for Garo's nomination is linked to former APC national chairman Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, who is co-defending against active corruption cases.

The letter also draws attention to the resignation of former deputy governor Aminu Abdulsalam, who faced corruption allegations involving billions of naira. The group urges the president to allow Governor Yusuf to independently choose his deputy without interference to maintain the integrity of the Kano State government and uphold the anti-corruption stance of the Tinubu administration.