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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The All Progressives Congress (APC) Emerging Progressives Leaders\u2019 Forum (EPLF) has backed Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf\u2019s decision to nominate Murtala Sule Garo as the Deputy Governor of Kano State.<\/p>\n

Garo, who previously served as Commissioner for Local Government Affairs in Kano State, was nominated to replace former Deputy Governor Abdussalam Gwarzo, who resigned on March 27, 2026.<\/p>\n

In a statement issued by its National Coordinator, Hafiz Idris, the APC Forum described Garo\u2019s nomination as \u2018bold and strategic\u201d, saying he would help Governor Yusuf to provide stronger leadership in Kano.<\/p>\n

Garo, the APC gubernatorial candidate in Kano in 2023, was equally described by the Forum as a seasoned administrator with a strong understanding of governance and party structure.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe appointment reflects a firm grasp of Kano\u2019s political realities and the need for experienced leadership to strengthen governance in the state,\u201d the statement said, pointing to Garo\u2019s record in public service, \u201cadministrative competence, loyalty to party ideals, and consistent ability to deliver results\u201d.<\/p>\n

Highlighting Garo\u2019s contributions to the growth of the APC in Kano, the Forum said he is a trusted figure whose emergence is expected to unify party members, bridge internal divides, and foster stronger cohesion ahead of future political activities.<\/p>\n

\u201cGaro\u2019s grassroots connection and political experience would not only consolidate governance but also reposition the APC for greater unity and influence in Kano State,\u201d the statement added.<\/p>\n

The APC Forum called on party members to support the new deputy governor, stressing that collective backing is essential for sustaining progress and achieving shared political objectives.<\/p>\n

It also expressed optimism that the partnership between Yusuf and Garo would usher in a period of stability, inclusiveness, and effective leadership in the state.<\/p>\n

The Kano State House of Assembly has fixed Monday, April 27, 2026, for Garo\u2019s screening and possible confirmation as deputy governor.<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Nigeria. The All Progressives Congress (APC) Emerging Progressives Leaders\u2019 Forum (EPLF) has backed Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf\u2019s decision to nominate Murtala Sule Garo as the Deputy Governor of Kano State. Garo, who previously served as Commissioner for Local Government Affairs in Kano State, was nominated to replace former Deputy Governor Abdussalam Gwarzo, who […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":84,"featured_media":199311,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[24,16],"tags":[254],"class_list":["post-199312","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-all-news","category-parties","tag-nigeria"],"yoast_head":"\nAPC Forum Supports Gov Yusuf's Deputy Nomination - Nigeria<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"The All Progressives Congress (APC) Emerging Progressives Leaders\u2019 Forum (EPLF) has backed Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf\u2019s d ...\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/parties\/apc-forum-supports-gov-yusufs-deputy-nomination\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"APC Forum Supports Gov Yusuf's Deputy Nomination\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"The All Progressives Congress (APC) Emerging Progressives Leaders\u2019 Forum (EPLF) has backed Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf\u2019s d ...\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/parties\/apc-forum-supports-gov-yusufs-deputy-nomination\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Nigeria\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2026-04-22T17:14:08+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2026-04-22T18:22:30+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/static.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/sm_1776882118.247226.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1200\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"720\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"cfeditoren\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"cfeditoren\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"2 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/parties\/apc-forum-supports-gov-yusufs-deputy-nomination#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/parties\/apc-forum-supports-gov-yusufs-deputy-nomination\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"cfeditoren\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/#\/schema\/person\/068c7ab4e9634ae78ec5d54ec46598bb\"},\"headline\":\"APC Forum Supports Gov Yusuf’s Deputy Nomination\",\"datePublished\":\"2026-04-22T17:14:08+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2026-04-22T18:22:30+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/parties\/apc-forum-supports-gov-yusufs-deputy-nomination\"},\"wordCount\":322,\"commentCount\":0,\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/parties\/apc-forum-supports-gov-yusufs-deputy-nomination#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/static.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/sm_1776882118.247226.jpg\",\"keywords\":[\"Nigeria\"],\"articleSection\":[\"all news\",\"Parties\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"CommentAction\",\"name\":\"Comment\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/parties\/apc-forum-supports-gov-yusufs-deputy-nomination#respond\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/parties\/apc-forum-supports-gov-yusufs-deputy-nomination\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/parties\/apc-forum-supports-gov-yusufs-deputy-nomination\",\"name\":\"APC Forum Supports Gov Yusuf's Deputy Nomination - 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