A civil society group, 4ward Kano Group, has raised serious concerns over the reported plan by Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf to appoint Murtala Sule Garo as the new Deputy Governor, following the resignation of Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo. The group described the proposed appointment as “deeply troubling,” citing an ongoing criminal suit filed by the state government against Garo for alleged misconduct during his tenure as Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs. The statement, issued on Sunday in Kano, emphasized that it is contradictory for the same administration to consider promoting someone currently under legal scrutiny initiated by the government itself.
The 4ward Kano Group, led by Chairman Nalado Habu, warned that such a move could undermine public confidence in governance and accountability. “We find it disturbing that an administration that has taken legal action against an individual over alleged misconduct is now under pressure to reward the same person with a higher and more sensitive office,” the group stated. They stressed that the office of Deputy Governor requires unquestionable integrity and public trust, and any pending legal matters must be resolved before such a nomination is considered.
The group also alleged that there are covert political efforts to push through the nomination, urging Governor Yusuf to resist undue influence and prioritize the interests of Kano’s citizens. They called on the Kano State House of Assembly to conduct thorough due diligence and ensure transparency if the nomination is formally presented. The civil society organization maintained that adherence to the rule of law and ethical governance must remain non-negotiable, warning that any deviation could set a dangerous precedent for future appointments in the state.
4ward Kano Group further urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and other national stakeholders to distance themselves from the alleged plan and allow the judicial process to proceed without interference. They emphasized that justice must take its full course before any political appointment is made. As of the time of reporting, neither the Kano State Government nor Murtala Sule Garo had issued any official response to the concerns raised by the group.
This development comes at a critical time for governance in Kano State, where public trust in leadership is already under scrutiny. The outcome of this nomination process could significantly influence perceptions of transparency and accountability in the state’s political system. The civil society group’s stance reflects growing public demand for ethical leadership and adherence to legal processes in public appointments.
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