Murtala Sule Garo was on Tuesday sworn-in as the deputy governor of Kano State.
Garo was sworn in by the state’s Chief Judge in the presence of Governor Abba Yusuf in Kano.
Reacting, a former media aide to the late ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, Bashir Ahmad posted on X: “Congratulations to H.E. Murtala Sule Garo on his inauguration as the Deputy Governor of Kano State.
“I wish him great success in this new role as he works alongside Gov. Abba K. Yusuf to advance the development and prosperity of our dear state.”
Garo, who previously served as Commissioner for Local Government Affairs in Kano State, was nominated to replace former Deputy Governor Abdussalam Gwarzo.
The deputy governorship position became vacant following the resignation of former deputy governor, Abdussalam Gwarzo, on March 27, 2026.
