Kano Assembly to screen Deputy Governor nominee, Murtala Garo

The Kano State House of Assembly has scheduled Monday for the screening of Murtala Sule Garo, following his nomination by Governor Abba Yusuf for the position of Deputy Governor.

The announcement was contained in a Facebook post on Wednesday by Kamaludden Shawai, spokesperson to the Speaker of the Kano State House of Assembly, Jibril Falgore.

According to the statement, the Assembly has formally received a communication from the governor forwarding Garo’s nomination for legislative consideration, screening, and possible approval.

“The Kano State House of Assembly has officially announced a correspondence of His Excellency’s nominee for the office of Deputy Governor for proper screening and approval,” the statement read.

It further confirmed that the screening exercise will hold on Monday at the Assembly complex.

Earlier on Wednesday, Governor Yusuf transmitted the name of Alhaji Murtala Garo to the House of Assembly for confirmation as Deputy Governor.

The nomination was conveyed in a statement issued by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mustapha Muhammad, who explained that the decision was made in line with Section 191(3) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), which empowers a governor to appoint a deputy governor in the event of a vacancy.

The position became vacant following the resignation of former Deputy Governor Abdussalam Gwarzo on March 27, 2026.