2027: NDC affirms Nasiru Garo as Kano North senatorial candidate

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 Engr. Sunusi Danbatta with Garo, a three-time member of the House of Representatives who represented Gwarzo/Kabo Federal Constituency.

Speaking at the affirmation ceremony held at the party’s senatorial office in Bichi on Friday, the NDC state chairman, Usaini Isa Mairiga, said the decision followed extensive consultations and consideration of Garo’s experience as a former member of the National Assembly.

Mr Mairiga, who was represented at the event by the party’s Zonal Vice Chairman, Bello Ado Yandadi, said the affirmation marked the conclusion of the party’s internal process for selecting its candidate for the senatorial election.

In his remarks, Mr Danbatta described his withdrawal from the race 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, Garo, a former Commissioner for Environment in Kano State, pledged to carry all members of the party along and provide effective representation if elected.

He also appealed to voters across the senatorial district to support his candidacy and the party’s political agenda.

The party’s state organising secretary, Sunusi Surajo Kwankwaso, said Garo’s candidacy would strengthen the NDC’s preparations for the 2027 elections 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.

Party officials who spoke at the event urged members and supporters to remain united and work together to secure victory for the NDC in the 2027 elections.

Mr Garo has already commenced consultations with stakeholders, party members and residents across the 13 local government areas that make up the Kano North Senatorial District.