Excerpt: NDC affirms former lawmaker Nasiru Garo as Kano North candidate after Danbatta voluntarily withdraws and pledges support.
The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, has affirmed Nasiru Sule Garo as its senatorial candidate for Kano North Senatorial District in the 2027 general elections.
The affirmation followed the party’s decision to substitute Engineer Sunusi Danbatta with Nasiru Sule Garo as its substantive candidate for the senatorial election.
Speaking at the affirmation ceremony held at the party’s senatorial office in Bichi, the State Chairman of the party, Alhaji Usaini Mai Riga, said the decision followed extensive consultations and consideration of Garo’s experience as a former member of the National Assembly.
Mai Riga, who was represented by the party’s Zonal Vice Chairman, Alhaji Bello Ado Yandadi, said the affirmation marked the conclusion of the party’s internal process for selecting its candidate ahead of the election.
In his remarks, Danbatta described his withdrawal as voluntary and pledged his full support and cooperation to Garo. He promised to work for the success of Garo and other NDC candidates in the 2027 elections.
Accepting the nomination, the former legislator pledged to carry all members of the party along and provide effective representation if elected.
He appealed to voters across the district to support his candidacy and the party’s political agenda.
Garo is a three-time member of the House of Representatives who represented Gwarzo/Kabo Federal Constituency.
Speaking at event, the state organising secretary of the party, Alhaji Sunusi Kwankwaso, said Nasiru’s candidacy would strengthen the NDC’s preparations for the 2027 election in Kano North.
He said the party’s campaign would focus on issues affecting constituents, including economic empowerment, agricultural development, education, healthcare, infrastructure and improved representation.
Ahmad Sorondinki .
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