The Digest: Nasiru Gawuna, former deputy governor of Kano State, has resigned as chairman of the board of the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria to pursue his ambition for the Kano governorship in the 2027 elections. His resignation, dated March 27, complies with President Bola Tinubu's directive requiring all political appointees seeking elective office to step down before March 31. Gawuna, who was the APC governorship candidate in 2023, lost to Governor Abba Yusuf. There are speculations he may join the ADC to unite with Rabiu Kwankwaso.
Key Points:
- Gawuna resigned from his FMBN board chairmanship to pursue the Kano governorship in 2027.
- His resignation complies with President Tinubu's March 31 deadline for political appointees.
- He served as Kano deputy governor under Abdullahi Ganduje and was the APC governorship candidate in 2023.
- Speculation suggests he may join the ADC to align with Kwankwaso.
- Governor Abba Yusuf, who defeated him in 2023, recently defected to the APC.
As Gawuna steps down from his federal appointment, his next political move will be closely watched, with potential alignment with the ADC adding to the evolving political dynamics in Kano ahead of 2027.
Sources: TheCable
