Ex-Kano Deputy Governor Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo. Photo: Kano Govt Statehouse

National leader of the Kwankwasiyya movement, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has announced the selection of Aminu Gwarzo as the Kano governorship candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress ahead of the 2027 elections.

The former Kano State governor also announced Nasiru Gawuna as the party’s candidate for the Kano Central Senatorial seat.

Kwankwaso disclosed this in a statement issued on his handle on Friday.

According to him, the decision followed consultations within the party and was guided by the principles of equity, fairness, loyalty and competence.