Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, Former Kano State Deputy Governor, has emerged as the governorship candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) ahead of the forthcoming general elections.

The development, announced on Friday, signals a major step in the party’s preparations as political activities gather momentum in Kano State.

In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Ibrahim Garba Shuaibu, Gwarzo is expected to be formally affirmed alongside other candidates of the party during a scheduled NDC affirmation ceremony.

According to the statement, the exercise will feature the ratification of candidates for the State House of Assembly, National Assembly, governorship and presidential elections.

Gwarzo, a seasoned politician and grassroots mobiliser, is entering the governorship race with decades of experience in public service and administration. Related News FCTA warns hotels, event centres against hosting illegal groups Sanusi urges Gov Yusuf to clamp down on trouble makers in Kano Nigeria’s tax rules may prolong transfer pricing audits for multinationals